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What to do if i burnt my finger this morning, put it in ice water and it still burns, what can i do?

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Information: Cool water is better than ice water. It hurts because it is a partial thickness wound and that is a good thing. It wlll take about three days for the discomfort to begin decreasing.

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Answered 9/25/2013

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