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Who should i see about a 1st degree burn?
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Maybe no one: A 1st-degree burn is into the top layer of the skin, the epidermis. For example, a sunburn is such a burn. It stings but heals up pretty much no matter what in a couple of days. Use simple pain meds, such as Ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to help with discomfort. If blisters develop, that would imply a deeper 2nd-degree burn which might need medical evaluation.
Answered 6/25/2014
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