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I burned my middle finger and thumb trying to take a hot light out of my lamp and my thumb has just a tiny little blister showing up.what should i do?
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Blister: Small burn blisters may need bulky cover may apply topical silvadene (silver sulfadiazine). Do not puncture the blister. Avoid infection
Answered 11/15/2014
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Cold water`: kepp it clean. watch for any signs of infection and have your doctor check it.
Answered 11/15/2014
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