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What can i do if my hand freaking hurts help me i have a 3rd degree burn how can i make it stop hurting?

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Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Take pain med: Technically, a 3rd-degree burn is a full-thickness burn (all the way thru the skin) & the nerves are burned away. Such burns are therefore anesthetic & do not hurt. You probably have a 2nd-degree, or partial-thickness burn. Such burns can hurt a lot until they heal. You can try simple pain meds, such as Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If you need something stronger, you should see a physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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