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Reviewer: Randa, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I use this for every burn. Minor sunburns to major burns with blisters. It works 100% better if left in the fridge as well. The instant cooling feeling when put on the skin is amazing. This is a must have medicine
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Reviewer: Viking, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Motorcycle accident. Slid on the road on one forearm which rashed about nine inches long by five wide almost to bone. After a month of wet to dry treatment to get all the dirt out, I used Silvadene for seven months till the wound closed and had no infection at all.
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Reviewer: Arabianne, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I keep a small container of this for at home treatment of burns. We call it "miracle burn cream". Stops the pain, speeds healing, and when it's applied quickly after a burn, I believe it helps stop the burn from penetrating further. This is hands down the most important item in my first aid kit. You typically don't have to use much (if you do, you should probably have gone i
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Caregiver)
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This works wonders in rashes!
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Reviewer: Erica7882, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was at my job walking back upstairs to my desk from the cafe when I tripped and burned myself with BOILING hot water on my left hand. I used this cream and even though I had an itchy feeling afterwards it worked wonders for me and the redness went down very quickly.
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