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Suggest Treatment For Chemical Burns On The Chin

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Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Question: accidently left beard XXXXXXX on too long and now I think I have a chemical burn...what should i do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use cortisone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Chemical burns are a type of allergic reaction.
It can be treated with the use of a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine tablet if you have itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Chemical Burns On The Chin

Brief Answer: Use cortisone cream Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Chemical burns are a type of allergic reaction. It can be treated with the use of a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week. It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter. Take an antihistamine tablet if you have itch. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.