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What do i do if i scratch off a layer of skin and it doesn't bleed but it stings a lot?
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Clean the area with soap & water. Then apply bacitracin (antibiotic ointment), keep it clean & watch for increased redness , swelling, or pus. Please see a doctor if those develop. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can also be taken for pain.
Answered 6/16/2021
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