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How to know if i have to disinfect a scratch?
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Clean a scratch: Scratches can serve as a portal for disease - and of course there are many germs to watch out for. Thus, it's important to know the circumstances of the scratch. Luckily though, scratches are easy to clean - and simple soap and water will often do the trick. Try to remove any foreign material such as dirt that might be in there. I like to finish my soap and water lavage with a splash of alcohol.
Answered 9/17/2017
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