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I got sprayed with maximum strength pepper spray on my leg, .. it burned badly. i wiped it with soap but it's red. is this ok? could this be toxic?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ouch must have hurt!: As long as there is no blistering or breaks in the skin you should be ok. The redness is like a sunburn and if its painful taking Ibuprofen and using aloe or other skin products that contain vitamin e can help. If there is blistering then without knowing how much area is involved i would advise seeing a doctor. Other than the local injury there should be no toxicity from this exposure.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Pepper Spray: It should heal. Here is a very comprehensive how to , regarding carying for your leg. See: https://www.frontlinewellness.org/guidelines-for-treating-pepperspraychemical-irritants
Answered 6/5/2020
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