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I burned my thumb a few days ago and have a blister what do i do and how long will it take to go away?
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Nothing to do: Blisters are a good way to protect the skin after a burn. Most people want to drain and peel them, but it is less likely to get infected if you keep the skin in tact. The fluid will resorb and the blister will deflate, in most cases, in a week or two.
Answered 5/23/2015
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