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How to get the medical glue off my incision/skin?

swtbbygrlAug 10, 2017
My dr put glue on my nipple incision area, its been 2 weeks and the glue is taking so long to come off and when I try to peel it hurts as its pulling on me. Is there a way I can get it to come off easier? Should I dry it out or put oil on it? I want to put scar gel on but the glue is half in my way while other parts of the incision is showing.

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