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How can i treat a second degree burn on my thumb?
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Keep clean: Second degree burns are where the skin blisters and peels. It will heal in less than 2 weeks if just kept clean by washing and covering with local antibiotics such as Bacitracin ointment.
Answered 4/27/2019
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Clean and cover.: Wash with mild soap and water, rinse well, pat dry gently and cover with a clean bandage.
Answered 9/15/2013
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