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Last night i spilled tea on my chest the burn turned red i cooled it with a compress and put neosporin today it's smaller but darker is that normal?

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Specializes in Wound care

Burns: Whenever we burn our skin we cause an inflammatory response. If the skin remains red for a time period, it may become darker due to pigmentation changes in the skin. This is a normal process to healing. Try to use aloe to soothe the burn and take vitamin c to help with healing.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

I suspect OK: If there was no blistering and you cooled it promptly, its probably a pretty superficial burn. Should be healed in a few days--let us know if not.

Answered 11/10/2012

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It can be.: The answer depends on what it does from here. Keep it clean and if it does not heal appropriately in a week, see your doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: If it still has feeling when you touch it, and blanches ( temporarily turns pale when you push on it then release pressure), then it is likely a partial thickness burn, and should heal well with what you are doing. Some deeper burns can appear deeper red though, so check it does the above, or see a doc if it fails to progress.

Answered 12/13/2016

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