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I am trying to minimize this scrape on my face. should i run hot or cold water on it?

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Dr. Frank Holmes answered

Keep clean/ointment: Washing your face with warm water and a gentle soap once daily and then applying a thin layer of antibiotic ointment such as polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or Bacitracin 1-2 times/day should allow for healing and minimize scarring. Hot water can dry skin and promote scabbing, which needs to be avoided.

Answered 6/24/2014

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I am trying to minimize this scrape on my face. should i run hot or cold water on it?

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