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Can anyone tell me what can i use for scratches to heal faster?

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Simple: Avoid peroxide, alcohol, iodine. Avoid bacitracin, neosporin, triple antibiotic. Wash. Keep lubricated. Vaseline and Aquaphor are beneficial.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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