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Why can't i use h2o2 or triple antibiotic ointment on my toe for more than a week without consulting a doctor?
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Never heard that : One before....perhaps the feeling is that if you had an infection it should of healed by then so they want you to seek medical help....
Answered 9/28/2016
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