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I have 2small cuts on my hand i'm using antiseptic cream and aloe vera aswell how long will they take to heal thanks ?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

"Antiseptic" cream: is often just for initial cleansing of wound and not for daily dressing.It is too caustic for daily dressing and ,used daily, can impede wound healing.I recommend a triple antibiotic cream for daily use.

Answered 2/23/2015

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