A member asked:

My fiance has skin grafting on her hands and one is opening. what can we put on it in the mean time before going to the doctor?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Keep covered: Cover area, use an antibiotic ointment, rest hand. See your doctor asap.

Answered 1/26/2013

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Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Non stick: Anything that doesn't stick will protect the graft and give it the opportunity to heal. You don't want to cover it with a dressing that pulss off more skin when it's removed.

Answered 10/4/2016

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