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A member asked:
How do i prevent the clean dressing on a lanced abscess from sticking to the packing and pulling it out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Vaseline gauze: you can find Vaseline gauze at drug store . Cover wound with that first then the bandage will not stick to gauze
Answered 8/2/2016
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