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How to keep open surgical cut moist

2017-05-23 14:56:24
I just removed the gauze from the dressing of my surgical cut before the bath can i put some petroleum jelly on a open surgical cut of abscess(boils) for at least 6 hours untill i revisit the surgeon to reapply the dressing or should i leave the wound open
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Answered2017-05-29 13:09:59

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