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I have a friction burn on my leg from the boots that i was wearing. it stings so what should i do to ease the pain? how to treat it for recovery?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Skin injury: Wash with soap and warm water. Air dry. Some bacitracin ointment can help, and avoid the offending boots.

Answered 11/12/2017

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