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Chemical burn from veet v hot water burn, how can i tell the difference?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

It may not be...: Possible to tell the difference. Some chemical burns have a characteristic appearance, but most are indistinguishable from thermal burns.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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