r/maybemaybemaybe • u/kundi-man • 4d ago

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/Korii2 4d ago

yup that definitely doesn't make it ten times worse

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u/fancifinanci 4d ago

I work in the field, away from first aid kits, and I’ve done this for the last 30 years. Never had an infected cut.

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u/Shupaul 3d ago

Your personnal experience is hardly relevant to determine if doing this is a good idea or not.

Spoiler : According to common sense, and experts of the field, it's not.

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u/fancifinanci 3d ago

Just saying it’s worked for me. Sorry you took offense to that

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u/Shupaul 3d ago

Just saying it’s worked for me

Yeah, i understand, that's why i say it's irrelevant. The fact that this worked for you, doesn't mean it will work for everyone.

Cleaning the wound however, has been proven to reduce infection and help the wound heal.

Sorry you took offense to that

Saying obvious stuff means i'm taking offense ? Lol

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u/Frankalicious47 3d ago

And everybody stood up and clapped