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Could you apply cavilon cream on a pressure sore area?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Pressure sore: We cannot answer this question because we do not know where the pressure sore is located. The location and stage of the ulcer are important to know when recommending any of the 4000+ wound care products to use.

Answered 9/29/2016

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