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I got a second degree burn a couple of nights ago. I spilled boiling water on my ankle/foot. I ran the burn under cool water and then got these burn pads that keep it moist to cover it. I've kept it covered in the shower as well. It has blistered, but now the blisters don't seem as bad. My concern is that it is at the bend of my foot and ankle, so I want to make sure it heals correctly. Should I be keeping it covered until it is completely healed, or should I let it be exposed to the air? Is there any ointments I should be putting on it?
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Family Physician-GP
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It seems to be partial second degree burns. Keeping a dressing to cover it is optional. If you have acess to a "sterile dressing pad set". A topical antibiotic called Silver Sulfadizine can be used (available as OTC only in some locations.) It is placed after the application of topical antibiotic and consists of a first layer of nonadherent gauze (eg, Adaptic®) placed over the burn, a second layer of fluffed dry gauze, and an outer layer of an elastic gauze roll (eg, Kerlix®).
But if there is not much exposure of the burned area to outside and there is less chance to get in dirty (while work etc) then you can just leave it open without any dressing or ointment and keep a close watch.
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