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I have burnt my hand on the stove and am wondering if i need to seek medical attention. i did it late last night and it isn't painful.

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Depends: Any burn worse than 1st degree will be painful. If you have no pain at this point it is 1st degree and probably a mild one at that. Don't go putting grease or other substances on that. You only need medical help if the burn is very deep and pain is a good indicator of that.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 3/30/2017

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A member asked:

I have burnt my hand on the stove and am wondering if i need to seek medical attention. i did it late last night and it isn't painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Borncamp agreed

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