2007-03-27 05:55:32 · 5 answers · asked by lucky_777sevens 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
That all depends on how severe the burn is and where it is. Most first degree burns do not require a dressing. If it is a 2nd or 3rd degree burn, you should see a doctor so that he can prescribe treament. You don't want to get an infection!
2007-03-27 06:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by nurse_33_burlington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should keep it covered for a few days to avoid infection and wants it starts to get a scab you can let it air out.
2007-03-27 06:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anita G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not infected (red or draining wound,) it will heal better covered. Keep it moist with triple antibiotic ointment if it is clean and uninfected. Xeroform, a petroleum-impregnated gauze, is also great to keep it moist and covered in one step.
2007-03-27 06:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by Drdisaia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you cover it make sure it has time to breathe to. Try not to apply so much pressure though cause it will hurt if you do believe me ^^
2007-03-27 06:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lira M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on and off........first day keep it covered but you do want to to breath so covered it when you are active and uncover it when you are chillin'
2007-03-27 06:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by redbone_lds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋