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A member asked:
How can i remove a gauze stuck to my wound? i had to have my whole toenail taken off and when i tried changing the dressing the gauze wouldnt come off. its stuck to it completely, weve tried soaking it and that doesnt work. what should i do?
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Soak 15 min : If you soak it in the lukewarm water with epsom salt for 15 minutes , it should come out. If not, please go to see the surgeon. Good luck.
Answered 2/13/2021
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