Cotton stuck on wound

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Cotton with ointment was applied as the first dressing to my knee wound which when removed did not come off completely and is stuck to the wound, I can see fibers but not able to remove them Please advice how can I remove them ?

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Dr. Ankur Singhal Ayurvedic General Medicine 18 yrs exp Hapur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankur Singhal

Ayurvedic General Medicine 18 yrs exp Hapur

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Use Hydrogen peroxide and normal saline for cleaning such wounds.

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