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Help with burn wound. how do i clean it and keep it from getting worse?
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Wash, apply vaseline: Superficial burns need to be kept clean and moist to heal. They should be cleansed gently with soap and water once or twice a day, then covered with vaseline and a bandaid. Clean, uninfected burns do not need antibiotic ointments (which can cause allergic reactions). Deeper burns need to be seen by a doctor to determine appropriate treatment.
Answered 2/22/2016
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