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Suggest Treatment To Remove Cat Scratch Marks On Fingers

hi, i went to my aunt s house to visit and tried to pick up her cat, only to have it scratch me on top of my hands next to my fingers.long scratches.tried neosporin and now using scaraway.will i ever get my hands to look like before?Do I need surgery?hating the fact i went there.was only one week ago.
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Hello, Welcome to health care magic.
I understand that you got scratched by cat and you have scratch marks on the dorsum of your hands. Please give the wound some time for healing. Its only been a week now. If it is still looking red and crusted continue neosporin.
Hope this helped.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment To Remove Cat Scratch Marks On Fingers

Hello, Welcome to health care magic. I understand that you got scratched by cat and you have scratch marks on the dorsum of your hands. Please give the wound some time for healing. Its only been a week now. If it is still looking red and crusted continue neosporin. Hope this helped. Take care.