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Been feeling really down lately&have cut myself on my thigh it's really sore and i don't no what to do. how do i prevent the cuts getting infected?
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Wound: Dilute hydrogen peroxide or hibiclense soap solution twice a day and apply anti bacterial ointment after for a week. If redness or pain worsens then see ID physician
Answered 3/15/2015
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