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I was wondering what are the proper procedures for 3rd degree burns?
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See physician: 3rd degree burns can be very dangerous. Potential for infection and serious complications may result. See an md for proper wound care and medication to site. These can become infected very easily and spread in body. These will scar, and often lead to wide and lumpy scarring with symptoms.
Answered 12/28/2016
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