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Hi. i stepped on a hot coal tonight and burnt my foot. i have kept the foot under running water for ten minutes and it feels better but still tingles. can i put germolene onto it and a bit of gauze? it has formed two blisters.

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Dr. Kenny Chuu answered

Dry and clean: Keep it dry and clean with warm soap and water. Watch out for signs of infection over the next few days if the burn was very severe.

Answered 1/1/2018

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A member asked:

Hi. i stepped on a hot coal tonight and burnt my foot. i have kept the foot under running water for ten minutes and it feels better but still tingles. can i put germolene onto it and a bit of gauze? it has formed two blisters.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenny Chuu answered

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