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I am 5 weeks post OP breast reduction, my incisions underneath are itching and red and irritated. Can I use antifungal?

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jbug3124Mar 4, 2019

I have been using aquaphor and covered with gauze. Not sure if I could use antifungal? Didnt know what else to use?

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