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I have severe blisters (1-3 cm) on my back from exposure to wild parsnip. what should i worry about? would careful and sterile lancing be a bad idea
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Relax: Usually the reaction to wild parsnip is a phototoxic one, not allergy. There is exaggerated sunburn wherever the juice of this plant is on the skin. Wash gently [cool or warm shower]. No need to puncture the blisters. They will soon break anyway. No need for meds or dressings. Avoid sun until healed in a week or 2. When they heal the skin will dry and peel, leaving a brown color which will last fo
Answered 8/13/2017
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