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A member asked:

My friend has self-harmed with a lighter to her thigh and i dont know how it heals when its so dark. is there anything to put on it until i can get her to go to her doctor?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

You can go to Urgent Care right away or see the nurse at Walgreens.

Answered 8/29/2021

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