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I was burnt on my arm christmas eve on a pewter pot that had hot oil at about 450 degrees. it didn't look bad till now. it's bigger now and swelling. ?
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Burn: See your doctor asap as you may have an infection and will need oral antibiotics.
Answered 2/6/2014
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