For the first 3 days only you want to wash it at least every 2-3 hours with unscented mild soap (not antibacterial soap. Dove unscented is good) and apply a small amount of Aquaphor. The tiniest amount, almost as if you are taking it off. After the 3 days then just wash it daily, like when you shower, and put on a small amount of unscented lotion. Cetaphil or Cerave are good. Make sure to keep it out of the sun, don’t take baths, don’t go swimming, don’t tan, don’t go into a sauna, don’t pick at it if it scabs, and don’t scratch. It.