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I need some assistance with a burn . i was steaming vicks and hot water .some spilled and burnt my groin . the skin is red not painfull but uncomfortable what treatment should i use?

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Dr. Frank Amico Sr answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Cool compressses: right after this type of burn i would apply a cool/cold compress. in the event it develops a blister, leave it alone do not open the blister. Keep the area clean and prevent it from getting infected

Answered 1/18/2021

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Agree but add: Agree with Dr Amica’s response,but the skin will also be dehydrated, so add a good moisturizer, or better vitamin E oil to the burned area several times daily. You can slide a vit E capsule to extract contents over the burned area vs buying a bottle of vit E oil. Good luck

Answered 1/19/2021

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