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I tried to scrub nicotine yellowing off finger with bleach and now my finger is red and swollen. burned i guess. what can i put on it to heal it.

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Dr. John Kim answered

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Visit ER: If its red and swollen may have a bad chemical burn. May want to have it checked out in the ER for evaluation of depth of injury.

Answered 9/16/2015

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A member asked:

I tried to scrub nicotine yellowing off finger with bleach and now my finger is red and swollen. burned i guess. what can i put on it to heal it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Kim answered

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