I am packing my incision twice a day (3 inches long and 1/2 inch deep. How long do these take to heal? Can I shower with this open incision? I keep it clean, wash my hands prior to touching it but still worry about infection. Should I be flushing out the wound between packings? I also have another small section along the incision that looks like it is starting to pull apart. It is white too
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