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I got sticthes for a week between my thumb and index and got them out but it wasn't healed and now a week after it smells bad what should I do other than going to a doctor?
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∙ 15y ago
get it checked - it's infected (That is why it smells) and you run the risk of gangrene. You could also go to a pharmacist and see what cream or ointment they recommend, they will also probably be able to tell you how serious the infection is.
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∙ 15y ago
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