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Suggest Treatment For Chemical Burns On The Chin
Question: accidently left beard XXXXXXX on too long and now I think I have a chemical burn...what should i do?
Brief Answer:
Use cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Chemical burns are a type of allergic reaction.
It can be treated with the use of a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine tablet if you have itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Use cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Chemical burns are a type of allergic reaction.
It can be treated with the use of a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine tablet if you have itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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