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How to care for mrsa scabs?
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yes: They will go away - take a bleach bath to decontaminate yourself.
Answered 10/22/2013
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Clean: Mrsa scabs, if non-painful, need to we washed until they naturally come off. If painful it can indicate infection that needs to be investigated.
Answered 7/21/2014
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Scab treatment : See your doctor.... Clean with bactroban (mupirocin).... I also recommend scar cream... Which some doctors use.... I've seen good results with it
Answered 7/21/2014
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