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Hello Everyone Happy New Year, Hope Everyone's Doing Good I'm Doing Okay, Question, Is It Safe To Use Cornstarch On An Open HS Wound?

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Leesville, SC
December 31, 2023
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A myHSteam Member

No. Cornstarch while it can dry things up it will cause a bacterial infection. Do not use that.

January 2, 2024
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No. Been there done it. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

January 2, 2024
A myHSteam Member

Also, hope you feel relief soon!

January 2, 2024
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I am curious to.

December 31, 2023

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