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My brother is diabetic & has a skin tear on his shin what otc medicine should he use on it?
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Flap: If there is a flap of skin remaining let the flap stay and work as a natural bandage. I like to treat these dry. Sprinkle with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) powder (otc) and cover with coarse gauze. Tape only to gauze. No tape on skin.
Answered 9/29/2016
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