The burn had blisters and they broke, so it got infected.
It is currently in treatment with antibiotics and antibiotic creams (Doctor's orders).
I forgot to ask what should be the approximate healing time. Can anybody give me some light here? The are where the blisters did not break is healing way faster (the burn ocurred about a week ago with hot HOT coffe)
How about marks?
Thanks!
2006-11-21 13:55:56 · 20 answers · asked by justasking 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It is possible for 2nd degree burns to leave small scars. The doctor has prescibed antibiotics for the infection alone. This infection, if you follow the directions of the prescription, should clear up in about 7 - 10 days, more or less. The burn itself will take 2 or 3 weeks from time of incident before there is any noticeable difference, mainly because of the infection. My daughter received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her thigh. The small scar that developed became less noticeable with time and only occurred where the burn was 3rd degree. The blisters which form in a 2nd degree burn are a form of protection from infection and actually assist in the healing process. That's why you notice that area healing quicker. It's unusual for a 2nd degree burn to scar permanently because the damage isn't as deep or as serious as a 3rd degree burn, but it's not unheard of.
2006-11-21 14:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Second Degree Burn Healing Process
2016-11-03 01:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin works well, even better than the ointment they give you at the Dr. It is over-the-counter and may cost a little extra, but I've known it to minimize scarring or prevent it all together. Several people I've known who have gotten 2nd degree burns in the past have used it and a person close to me had been burnt by a hot grease explosion and has no scarring after using this product, yet had a flare burn on the leg that scarred after using the hospital stuff (I can't remember what that stuff is called).
Give it a try and I bet you'll be satisfied. The existing wound would probably only last another 2 weeks or so depending on exposure to air, clothes, water, etc. It depends on you and how you maintain it. Good luck and keep your chin up! ;o)
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2014-08-29 16:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 2nd degree burn, while painful, injures the top layer of skin and extends down into the dermis (the deeper layer of tissue). As for scarring, generally not with a 2nd degree burn. The healing time ranges from 10 days to 3 heal. Taking vitamins C and E, along with zinc, may help heal it faster, but only take suggested dosage.
2006-11-21 14:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by kath68142 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Follow the doctors orders. This is going to scar, there's no doubt there. Keep it covered and sometime in the future when it's healed ask the doctor about that stuff they advertise on the market that takes scars away.
Leave the infection alone, don't pick. This is what's going to scar. You can get various creams that may help dissolve some of them, they have vitamin E in them to reduce wrinkles. It's worth a try.
2006-11-21 14:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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the scar should go away eventually. i got a 2nd degree burn all over the palm of my hand when i was 2 and im 12 now and it looks just like the other one. however, if you're older, it might stay there forever because the skin cells just can't change or adjust back to the original as well. sorry and i hope i helped
2016-04-21 05:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I one time dropped a hot, steaming bowl of instant noodle soup on my lap... I never went to the hospital, but I know I had 2nd degree burns.... It was so painful... I couldn't walk for like 2 days... I remember it took about 3 weeks for the burn to heal, and I was left with small scars... but after time they faded and I can barely see them now. I would definetely go and ask your doctor if you want to be 100% sure.
2006-11-21 13:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by wolfgirl1987 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband has 2nd degree burns on his foot and leg ,he is 8 days in and seems to hurt more now than the first few days after ,he is on silvidene cream and antibiotics ,any idea if this is normal
2014-01-08 17:14:31 · answer #9 · answered by Jim Cox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About two weeks, If it heals without being re-injured or infected.
It may stay red for a lot longer (months to years) so protect it from the sun.
Keep it bandaged and re-bandaged until the skin is closed (I know this from experience) for fastest healing. Plan to band-aide several times a day if necessary.
2006-11-21 14:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋