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A member asked:
If i donate blood, for how long should i keep the bandage on my arm and when can i apply cream to lubricate the injection area to help it heal better?
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Remove: in about an hour. Suggest you will heal well without any creams or lotions but if you are worried about infection keep a simple dry sterile dressing ( eg: BandAid) on the spot for a few days! Thanks for donating! Dr Z
Answered 8/27/2017
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