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I burnt my hand tonight with an cast iron skillet. it has blistered and hurting really bad. what should i do?

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Dr. Luis Mojicar answered

Follow-up needed: I recommend putting ice on it and following up at an Urgent Care or a physician. Take over the counter pain relievers if not allergic to them.

Answered 8/29/2017

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A member asked:

I burnt my hand tonight with an cast iron skillet. it has blistered and hurting really bad. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Mojicar answered

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