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Had a mole shaved off 2 days ago. How long do I need to keep it bandged with ointment?

SamanthaFVMay 17, 2017
Had a small mole shaved off two days ago on my inner wrist. I wash it twice a day with soap and water and i put ointment and a bandaid after wards. I was wondering how long i needed to keep doing this.

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