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A member asked:

Hello doctor, is it safe to use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on penis? i had a dettol burn on penis (the tip)

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Yes: but I would be evaluated for a burn, especially in this area.

Dr Levy and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/20/2020

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