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I burned my thumb with a lighter accidentally a few times and within 15 minutes i now have a burn blister i believe that is the size of a watch battery almost?

Q: i burned my thumb with a lighter accidentally a few times and within 15 minutes i now have a burn blister i believe that is the size of a watch battery almost?

: Leave it alone &amp; the body will eventually absorb the blister fluid &amp; heal. If the blister breaks keep the area clean and apply antibiotic ointment. If the area begins to swell or turn red go see your doc. It will take a week or so for this to pass.

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Leave it alone & the body will eventually absorb the blister fluid & heal. If the blister breaks keep the area clean and apply antibiotic ointment. If the area begins to swell or turn red go see your doc. It will take a week or so for this to pass.

Answered 6/24/2023

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A member asked:

I burned my thumb with a lighter accidentally a few times and within 15 minutes i now have a burn blister i believe that is the size of a watch battery almost?

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