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Is it safe to use talcum powder to keep moisture away from your c-section cut post 2wks?

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Ok if healed/closed: It is ok if the wound i'd completely healed and closed. Otherwise talc in a wound can cause increased scarring.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 10/21/2015

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