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Hi Dr., I Just Burned One Of My Fingers About

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2019

Question: Hi Dr.,

I just burned one of my fingers about 45 minutes ago on a toaster set to 500F. I immediately ran it under cold water for 10 minutes. My problem though is that about 20 min later, I grazed the finger, and a small piece of the wound opened up and now is oozing. What should I do? Just bandage it? Leave it open? Apply any ointment like aquaphor? Because it is open, should I get any urgent care, even though it is small? I will add a picture for your best diagnosis.
Thank you in advance.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding a wound

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have viewed the image and gone through the query.

I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment. No need to bandage it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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