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A member asked:
Hi! is toothpaste is good medicine for hot oil burn on hand during cooking?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Absolutely not: The toothpaste will only irritate your burn even more. If the burn is bad, you should see a physician for proper care.
Answered 7/26/2017
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Not recommended: As toothpastes contain harmful chemicals like calcium and peppermint it increases the risk of skin infection. The first aid for a burn is immediate application of cold water or ice.
Answered 1/8/2019
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NO!: Toothpaste is formulated to be used in the mouth, nowhere else. It can irritate skin and make a burn worse. First aid for a burn is ice. If burn is serious or distributed over a wide area see your GP or Urgent Care for burn treatment. But do not use toothpaste.
Answered 7/26/2017
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