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Rinsed wound with water but it still burns. i think its a chemical burn. how do i treat it?
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Burn: You did the right thing by cleaning it. treatment depends on the depth of the wound. You should have it checked due to the risk of infection and possibly scarring.
Answered 9/28/2014
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