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I was icing my shin with a frozen bag of ice and when i took it off my skin seemed frozen and now i have a pink burn. should i go to the doctors?
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Wait a few days: You probably overdid it with the ice, but the damage sound s superficial. Wait a few days and see if it disappears which it most likely will. If still present after 3-5 days, you might consider a doctors expertise.
Answered 8/6/2017
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