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I have recently burned my inner right calf on a motorcycle muffler and i've cleaned it but it looks and feels like it's getting worse. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

How?: Red, hot, tender, painful, swollen, pus, streaking? If yes, please seek medical consultation.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

?infection?: Burns, especially 2nd and 3rd degree burns where a skin layer is disrupted, are predisposed to infection. The top layers of skin provide a major set of barriers to microbes. You need to see your PCP for eval and treatment. Optionally, go to the ER for Ts.

Answered 6/12/2017

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