Myths and Truths About Taking Care Of A Wound

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Myths and Truths About Taking Care Of A Wound

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Dec 27, 2022

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How do you really take care of a wound? It can be confusing with contradictory information everywhere. Here are my top tips for wound healing from a dermatologist. I will also dispel some common myths around wound healing that you may be doing yourself.

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Dec 27, 2022

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