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How Should I Prevent From Infection Due To Cut In My Forehead?

Hi, I cut my forehead a about two days ago and the skin around the cut turned a scab colored red too. Today it peeled off and there's raw pink flesh underneath that's ringed with the scab colored stuff. Is there something I should do to prevent infection other than rinse it with soap and water?
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Dress the wound with betadine after cleaning it with SAVLON.
You must take a course of antibiotic to prevent infection.
Consult your doctor for prescription of the antibiotic.
In case you are having pain,you can take ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 3-4 days.
Thanks
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How Should I Prevent From Infection Due To Cut In My Forehead?

Hello, Dress the wound with betadine after cleaning it with SAVLON. You must take a course of antibiotic to prevent infection. Consult your doctor for prescription of the antibiotic. In case you are having pain,you can take ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 3-4 days. Thanks