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A member asked:
Is it okay that my skin is white after i take my bandaid off? is it okay to put another one on?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Wet skin: The skin under the bandaid is wet and needs to breathe a little. Keep the area uncovered at night and put a bandaid on if protection is needed during the day.
Answered 7/9/2019
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Yes: Yes it Ok for the skin to be white after you take off a bandaid. You may use another one if you need it, after cleaning the area
Answered 8/4/2014
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