Shower after surgery? new study tests if early washing is safe.
NCT ID NCT07580274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether getting a surgical wound wet within 48 hours after skin surgery is safe compared to waiting 7 days. About 82 adults having minor skin procedures will be randomly assigned to early or delayed water exposure. Doctors will check for infections using a standard wound grading system. The goal is to find out if early water contact increases infection risk.
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