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Is it safe to use rubbing alcohol on a cut numerous times while pregnant?
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No need to: You should clean the cut only once and then put on a band-aid. There is no benefit to putting rubbing alcohol multiple times. Using rubbing alcohol excessively will delay healing.
Answered 5/10/2021
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