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How to make chemical burn on lip heal faster? (Photo)

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marynafrateaMar 5, 2017

I had some dental etch(37% phosphoric acid) spilled on my lip. Next day it turned into very dry yellow scab. Is there a way to help it heal faster? I have an event in 3 days...

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