Myth about toothpaste in Burn

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Is it reasonable  to put toothpaste over your burn wound?
No, it might further worsen your wound. Irrigation with tap water over the cutaneous burn will be of great help with the exception of alkali burn.  Consult your doctor for the best management 

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