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Gauze stuck in wound
I skinned my knee on Thursday. I had gauze over my wound for about 12 hours and the draining caused it to stick to my wound. I attempted to soak the gauze in warm water and it didn't budge. I then tried putting an excess amount of antibiotic cream to soften the skin and gauze and only could peel 1/4 of it up. As long as I keep it clean, would it be okay go leave the gauze on until it falls off with my scab?
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Dr. Ruben Bhasin
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12 yrs exp
Delhi
The gauze can be lightly taken off with normal saline but by a doctor and not anyone..as the amount of bleeding and the wound needs to be kept in mind.
See a doctor.
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