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From The Washington Post via USVI News: Cuts and scrapes are inevitable. Here’s the better way to heal them.

The Washington Post | Trisha Pasricha, MD

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Published September 22, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST Updated September 22, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST The Washington Post 0 likes 0 comments

I saw online that we actually shouldnt be applying topical antibiotic ointments for minor scrapes and cuts. Whats the harm? Dont they help prevent infections? Parents of tiny playground warriors of…

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