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How to shower if i have dog bites?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Soap and water: Rinse, rinse, rinse. Triple antibiotic ointment after call your doctor if getting more red and swollen around it.

Answered 11/7/2020

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Dr. Curtis Wong answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Dog bite wound care: You can shower and wet your dog bite anytime... And in fact i would encourage it if you already haven't done so. I hope you have already healed and that your scars are acceptable. If not, you can always see a plastic surgeon in consideration of scar revisions.

Answered 5/28/2021

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