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I have a small cut in one of my buttcheecks. i observed it after i defecated yesterday. will it be infected because feces might have touched it?
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Keep it clean: and dry. I would suggest soft "antiseptic wet wipes" and topical Neosporin on a Q-tip.
Answered 8/25/2015
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