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how can be the injury caused by acid on skin can be cured

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  • For an acid burn of the skin, immediate and thorough washing of the burn with water for 20 minutes and transportation of the victim with extensive burns to an emergency care facility is must.
  • We should not apply any kind of cream, ointment on the affected area as it may slow the treatment procedure by doctors.
  • Loosely wrapping the affected area with a gauze would protects the skin from air,dirt and contamination.

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