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I scratched the skin under my eyelid what can help it to heal?
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OTC antibiotic cream: Superficial wounds best rx'd with simple cleaning ; otc polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) brand antibiotic ointment 3-4x/day lightly over area. Seek care if it worsens.
Answered 11/1/2013
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