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What can be used instead of rubbing alcohol for piercings?
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Multiple treatments: Consider hibiclens (a surgical scrub) or hydrogen peroxide as alternatives. Ask your physician for more details and if it's infected you may need to have it removed or to take antibiotics.
Answered 8/5/2013
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