Cut has chemical burn on it?!


Question: Cut has chemical burn on it?
From self harming I put acid on it now it's all blistered and red, what should I do, I don't particulary want to go to the docs??

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Make sure you keep it clean. Rinse the chemical off the affected area immediately by applying a light stream of room temperature water over it. This will help flush any of the residual chemical from the skin and may prevent further injury. Rinse for at least 20 minutes. Repeat for an additional 15 to 20 minutes if the area still experiences a burning sensation. Flush a sulfuric acid burn with a mild soapy solution if the burn is not severe. Flush a burn caused by hydrofluoric acid with a bicarbonate of soda (household baking soda) solution. Create this solution by adding a large amount of baking soda to a small amount of water. Follow with a rinse of water.

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