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I have a burn on my leg from a steam pipe what do i need to put on it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Keep the area moist: Moist environments with plain vaseline are the key. If you get concerned about the pain or drainage then a silver based topical antibiotic can be applied. The key is a moist environment.
Answered 1/29/2014
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