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How To Handle The Skin Burn Caused In 1/2 Inch X 1inch Section Deep?
Hi Today I burnt my finger while throwing out a pot of oil that caught fire. The top layer of skin melted off, about a 1/2 inch x 1inch section. I feel no pain but was wondering if I should do sny thing about it. Right now I have it wrapped in gauss, Thanks. Daryle
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
Hello,
Recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like Neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily. Also, keep it dry and clean.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like Neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily. Also, keep it dry and clean.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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