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I burnt my fingers w bacon grease. it burns. i put in cold water for 4 min. whn i took thm out it still burns. sd i continue 2 keep in cold water?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

If no blister...: ...Cold water and/or mild painkillers are all you need. See a doctor if a blister develops, or skin comes off.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I burnt my fingers w bacon grease. it burns. i put in cold water for 4 min. whn i took thm out it still burns. sd i continue 2 keep in cold water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

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