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A member asked:

I was wondering what would happen if you burned eczema infected skin?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Odd question,: don't try this. Both eczema and infection would worsen.

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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