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Can antibiotic ointment be used to seal an open wound once cleaned and clotted?
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Doesn't seal: An antibiotic ointment doesn't seal a wound. It's used to try to prevent infection.
Answered 11/28/2018
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No: The ointment or cream will only temporarily cover the open area. The skin seals itself when it it healed.
Answered 9/15/2013
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