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What is intact skin? does dry skin or red skin count as intact if alcohol doesnt burn when its applied on the dry or red skin? thanks

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Intact skin: This is a rather nonspecific term to describe skin that hasn't been breached or damaged by cuts, scrapes, or even inflammation as seen in dermatitis. If the skin is chapped,excessively dry or reddened, I would not consider it entirely intact.

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Answered 9/18/2018

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A member asked:

What is intact skin? does dry skin or red skin count as intact if alcohol doesnt burn when its applied on the dry or red skin? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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