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Skin glue was used for a forehead cut on my 5 years old son. how many days should he wait before taking shower?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Cut: At least 7-10 days. Initial healing takes three weeks.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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