Hmm - that's an axe cut? Did you cut a piece of flesh actually OFF? I would have expected a straight cut. I'd say go to a doc if it's free for you.
Nevertheless I think you'll do fine without a doc. Though probably 99% of people will tell you to see one. Be sensible, and treat it gently, do NOT pour any strong disinfectant on it (apparently that kills any bacteria but also kills your cells that it touches, which makes a toxic stew of dead cells).
I recently brought a family member to the ER after a bike accident that resulted in a huge skin rash. Insanely expensive and they just cleaned it up like you could at home.
That's not to mention all the other bad experiences I've had with doctors and hospitals, that make me want to avoid them.
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Its more like a puncture. I swung and it deflected of the side and hit my leg. Could have been worse.
I also read not to pour any alcohol down there, but I did try to clean it out a bit.
I'll probably see a doctor tomorrow since most people think I should. Its not free, but it won't cost a fortune either.
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Would be interesting to know specifically what the docs do. I have a lot of books downloaded on emergency medicine, haven't really cracked them much though.
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