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I touched a hot plate and burnt the tips of my fingers(ring finger and thumb). the colour of the burn is whitish and im not sure what to do?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Burnt fingers: 1. Don't do this again. 2. Should be OK if you just let it alone unless it blisters. Then keep covered with bandaid

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/6/2018

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