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Do you need antibiotics for a small skin abrasion if it seems to be infected?
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Abrasions: Clean well with fresh water and plain soap , pat dry and apply Vaseline. If it appears reddish around the lesion, warm , has blisters or drains, you must take the patient to the Doc.
Answered 3/26/2018
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