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I burnt my hand about two weeks ago in the oven shelf. the burn looks purple. is this normal ?
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Burn: Tissues may be discolored during healing. If you get purulent drainage, redness, swelling, increase tenderness - those could be signs of infection and would require medical attention.
Answered 6/18/2020
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