Dallas, TX
A 41-year-old female asked:
I have a chemical burn in my head frm a perm and my head is swollen how do i treat it without going to the emergency room
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
If there is raw skin/open wound, apply a triple antibiotic ointment, available over the counter, to prevent/treat bacterial infection. Keep the area clean and dry. If you get fever it would be imperative to see a doctor.
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Answered Mar 08, 2021
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