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What is the best for a burn on finger size of a hazelnut that has turned into a blister, cover loosely with bandage or leave open? thanks
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Digit/2nddegree/burn: Best to open blister and clean area than cover lightly with a medicated dressing. Or seek in person MD evaluation.
Answered 3/12/2016
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