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Will Indentation from Scratch Wound Remain?

September 1, 2009
Asked By:alay in florida

My 2 year old was scratched on his face. We kept it clean and let it heal. It has been a week and the scab is gone but looks indented and still slightly pink. Will the indention remain? The scratch is an inch long.

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