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So i accidently burned a cut with toiletbowl cleaner and it hurts and semi infected but not bad enough for. a doctor's visit?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Are you sure?: Pouring cleaning fluid into a wound can lead to serious problems. Make sure that ou have adequately flushed the wound; it is starting to look infected (red, painful, streaky, purulent (full of puss)), get seen today. Otherwise keep it clean and dry, and if it doesn't heal quickly get in to see a physician.

Answered 3/26/2013

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