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Can you place a heating pad on a staph infection sore to stop the burning?
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Probably not: Infections tend to make the areas hyperesthetic - the burning sensation may intensify with heat. However, if the heating pad (with moderate, not scalding heat) makes you feel better, there shouldn't be harm associated with it. It won't treat the actual infection, however.
Answered 6/8/2017
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