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Can we use petrol as a firstaid for burn on the skin?Why?

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No petrol cannot be used as a firstaid for burns. This is because the skin is damaged due to excess heat and water molecules are removed from the skin So a vegetable oil(preferably coconut oil) which will moisturise and regenerate the water content is essential for the burns.

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