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How to moisten wounds scabsin my head?

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Petroleum based: Products such as vaseline or an antibiotic ointment such as neosporin or Bacitracin ointment are good choices.

Answered 6/24/2014

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