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Comment from: gilligan, 55-64 Female
Published: February 28
I got burned from a starter spray for a vehicle. I held the can between my thighs while I put the lid back on the carburetor and the spray soaked thru my jeans. I had a 15-minute ride home. It started burning the first 5 minutes. By the time I got home, I stripped, took a shower and applied some gel strictly for burns. This is my 3rd day out and it's still warm to the touch but not as angry red looking as most of the soreness has gone away. Related Reading: burns
Comment from: ooops, 35-44 Male
Published: July 21
I applied hair removal cream to my husband's back and it started to burn took a shower and the next morning he had. Burn scabs on the area treated. Must Read Articles Related to Chemical Burns
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