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Catch 22 situation

Of late i have been slightly injured in the region just below the chin (nothing serious though !) and have been wearing a bandage (the one which sticks on the skin like a tape), which is often too weak on my beard !

Doctor : You need to take care that the place of wound is protected from water
... and you need to shave because the bandage in not sticking coz of your beard
Me : How can I save the place from water and get a shave, both at the same time.

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Somewhat reminds me of catch - 22 !

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