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    Jul 18, 2013, 06:57 PM
    Stitches?
    A friend of mine sliced her thumb on a ceramic tile and I think she needs stitches. She does not. Its looks really deep and the skin is only attached on one side. What do you think?
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    Jul 18, 2013, 07:04 PM
    If you have a question about it, go to an urgent care or ER to have it checked out. We can't diagnose here.
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