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Is This Cut Open Or Closed ?
Question: Is this cut open or closed
Brief Answer:
It a small cut wound.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It is a small cut wound. Theoretically open wound.
Nothing much to do as of now.
You can clean with soap and water and keep the wound clean.
It will heal in few days.
Thanks
It a small cut wound.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It is a small cut wound. Theoretically open wound.
Nothing much to do as of now.
You can clean with soap and water and keep the wound clean.
It will heal in few days.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
The reason I asked I shook someone’s hand
Brief Answer:
It could be a minor inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is a small superficial wound only.
Generally it wound cause any problems.
As of now you can clean the wound with soap and water. Paracetamol tablets can be taken for symptomatic relief.
If severe swelling and pain persist along with redness and other signs of inflammation,antibiotics may be started.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
It could be a minor inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is a small superficial wound only.
Generally it wound cause any problems.
As of now you can clean the wound with soap and water. Paracetamol tablets can be taken for symptomatic relief.
If severe swelling and pain persist along with redness and other signs of inflammation,antibiotics may be started.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Like I shook hands with a manager at a restraunt but I had that sore I never saw the inside part of his hand though whst do I do?? Ask him if he’s hiv!?? This happened a few days ago
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As I said it is a small superficial wound that won’t cause any problem.
Even if you had contact with somebody as in hand shaking or touching somebody it may not cause any problems.
HIV or contagious infections get transmitted only through direct body fluid contact, in your case it is not possible.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As I said it is a small superficial wound that won’t cause any problem.
Even if you had contact with somebody as in hand shaking or touching somebody it may not cause any problems.
HIV or contagious infections get transmitted only through direct body fluid contact, in your case it is not possible.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
Hiv rash see the red mark
Brief Answer:
It is not HIV rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the photos.
It is a minor inflammatory reaction and not an HIV rash.
You are so much worried about HIV, there absolutely no chance for HIV transmission.
If you are much worried you can opt for an HIV screening just for reassurance.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
It is not HIV rash
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the photos.
It is a minor inflammatory reaction and not an HIV rash.
You are so much worried about HIV, there absolutely no chance for HIV transmission.
If you are much worried you can opt for an HIV screening just for reassurance.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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Dr. LAKSHMI
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