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I burnt my thumb this morning straightening my hair the flat iron was 430 degrees and the pain just keeps getting worse and worse.
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Go to er: This burn is best evaluated and treated in the hospital emergency room especially if there is any blistering or severe persistent pain.
Answered 4/18/2016
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