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A roman candle blew up in my hand saturday and i've got areas of exposed skin and several blisters and areas of dead skin. do i remove dead skin & bli
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Burns : You have at least a second degree burn if not worse, do not try to debride this yourself! get in to the er where they can either treat it or get you to the specialist who can. You are at risk of losing function of your hand and serious infection.
Answered 11/8/2012
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See Your Doctor: You need to see your doctor. Incorrect treatment of burns on your hand can lead to scarring and contractures (with loss of use). Keep the area clean and covered. Keep any intact blisters intact. See your doctor or burn specialist.
Answered 11/21/2013
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do not remove intac: When skin is intact over a blister of low pressure it is better left intact, unless signs of infection exist, then it should be removed.
Answered 1/17/2014
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