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Minor facial burns

Authoring team

  • stain with fluorescein to exclude corneal damage
  • leave alone to heal spontaneously, or use calamine, or a mild steroid
  • refrain from silver sulphadiazine as it may stain the skin
  • reassure patient that any resultant swelling is usual

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