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I'm afraid to use a clean washcloth for warm compresses. Don't they still have bacteria that can make flareups worse?

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Livermore, CA
November 28, 2025
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when in doubt I put mine inside a zip lock baggie but getting a heating pad really helps too

December 2, 2025

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