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How do i protect cut on foot from shoe friction?
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Cover it: Using a bandage to cover the cut will decrease friction.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Bandaid or moleskin: Try using neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) and a bandaid, moleskin, or accomodative padding to take the pressure off. Spenco insoles are made to reduce friction if the others don't work.
Answered 9/28/2016
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