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Old Jul 24, 2015, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ensconce View Post
Usually its best to leave it alone and keep it clean hydrogen peroxide if I remember correctly actually inhibits healing because it kills new cells trying to close the cut. So just keep it clean and dry. If it does seem to get infected try an antibacterial cream instead.

Good thing you got it checked out thats one of the best things to do.
Hydrogen peroxide can do more damage, like you said, so I just keep it clean. Old fashion soap and water too, most of the times. Definitely will have a scar from this one though.