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Should you put ice on a severe burn i have 3rd degree burns on my arm i was wondering if i can put ice on them

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See a plastic/burn : 3rd degree means full thickness. U need 2 be seen by a burn specialist. Do not put any oils and such on it. If the area is large enough a scin graft will b needed. Plastic usually follow burns, b cn!

Answered 3/7/2013

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A member asked:

Should you put ice on a severe burn i have 3rd degree burns on my arm i was wondering if i can put ice on them

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