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![]() ![]() Reapply antibiotic cream/ointment according to your healthcare provider's instructions. If your bandage sticks to the wound, soak it in warm water until it loosens. Rinse off the soap and pat dry with a clean towel. You may do this in a sink, under a tub faucet or shower. Wash the area with soap and water to remove all the cream/ointment. Otherwise, leave it in place for the first 24 hours, then change it once a day and clean as follows: If a bandage was applied and it becomes wet or dirty, replace it with a clean one. However, an infection may occur even with proper care, so watch for early signs of infection (above). It is important to keep the abrasions clean while they initially start to heal.
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