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19th December 2016
10:04pm GMT
“A hair tie may cause a cut or an abrasion on your wrist after chronically rubbing on your wrist,” “If the cut is deep enough, it can allow bacteria that normally live on the skin, or potentially dangerous pathogens such as MRSA or E. coli, to penetrate to deeper layers where they do not belong. The earliest sign is a painful pink bump, which can grow into an abscess.” She said.If you can't bear to keep them anywhere else, such a your pocket or a handbag, the Doctor advises that you wash the hair ties with antibacterial soap and replace them often. She also adds that you if you do wear them on your wrist, avoid tight ones and instead wear loose ones that won't cut into the skin.
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