A member asked:

I have a burn from hot sugar wax with blister the size of a dime on thumb. can i treat it myself, or do i need to be seen? and should i cover it?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: put aloe vera on it and cover with a gauze bandage. Take Motrin as directed. If it just happened apply ice to it (10 minutes on 10 minutes off or so) for the first 12 hours do not pick at a blister if it forms.

Answered 7/6/2016

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