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I have a vertical cut in my face by knife 12cm long about 25 stitches 10 days ago. i'm using spectragel but worried if it's the best? and how to rub?
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SOAP: Don't be too aggressive with rubbing. Cleaning with soap and water should do the trick. The wound should be mostly healed by now unless it was really deep. If the stitches are out as they should be you are on the road to recovery. Keep the wound clean and dry
Answered 2/4/2015
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