Stop putting antibiotic ointment on every cut and scrape
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What’s the best way to treat minor cuts and scrapes? It may not be the answer you think. Our Ask A Doctor columnist explains how clean wounds mostly just need moisture and bandage: https://wapo.st/3VCDbrx
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