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  • Apr 20, 2015, 11:51 PM
    patrick7196
    I spilled drain cleaner on my foot and it burns. I washed it off with water as quickl
    I spilled drain cleaner on my foot and it burns. I washed it off with water as quickly as I could and now I have it wrapped in a clean towel. Is there anything else I can do?
  • Apr 21, 2015, 12:21 AM
    Sean999
    If you still feel hot or pain, how about taking a little amount of toothpaste to apply?
  • Apr 21, 2015, 02:25 AM
    tickle
    Yes, you probably have a serious burn. Go to the ER and have it taken care of.
  • Apr 21, 2015, 02:34 AM
    J_9
    Go to the ER now. This is a chemical burn and will continue to burn the tissue under your skin without proper treatment.
  • Apr 21, 2015, 04:09 AM
    Fr_Chuck
    If you are still having pain, the burn can be serious, and the chemical, if not washed "at once" not as soon as you could, can get into the layers of skin and not merely wash off.

    I would advise a trip to the ER on this one, esp if there is still pain at this point.
  • Apr 21, 2015, 08:15 AM
    talaniman
    Chemical burns are nothing to play with and you should get immediate medical attention.
  • Apr 21, 2015, 08:46 AM
    smoothy
    I agree,ER... I've seen both Acidic as well as alkaline drain cleaners. Both are very strong and will cause problems really quick. Each one would require a different means to neutralize... but both require proper treatment once injury has occurred.
  • Apr 21, 2015, 11:35 AM
    ballengerb1
    Wet your foot, apply baking soda, do not wrap and go to the ER.

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