Question 1

bad burn...touched something that took off all skin on fingerprint. it's healing, but the skin is weird. all stiff, sometimes cracks and peels. help?

Accepted Answer

Typical: The eschar from a healing burn will often do that.  Keep antibiotic ointment on it.

Question 2

i have something wrong with my hand that makes it feel like dried glue. i don't have fingerprints and it burns a lot of times. they crack open too.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: This was the subject of a recent detective show I watched, I just can't recall the name of the condition.  You definitely need to see an expert on the skin, your local board-certified dermatologist.  I suspect none of the rest of us will have a clue what this condition is.

Question 3

i caused a severe friction burn on my bfs penis and usually takes a week or so to heal. this time its taking longer to heal to the point i dont think its healing at all. is triple antibiotic good for treating it or should he see his doctor asap?

Accepted Answer

: I would not use triple antibiotic oinmnet on the penis. In general, it can cause allergic reactions. It Is only used for infections. See a doctor

Question 4

thought i had a yeast infection & tried otcs for a month. saw doc & was diagnosed with bv. took antibiotic for seven days and symptoms cleared up internally. still have periods of external burning. does it take longer to heal or is it dermatological?

Accepted Answer

: Condition like BV symptom should resolve 
within a week or two after treatment. Continued symptoms may indicate another vaginitis or possible dermatologic condition. Recommend you see a dermatologist or OB/GYN for diagnosis or treatment.

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take for a burn wound to heal?

Accepted Answer

Superfast healing: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are ? Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for first degree burns to heal?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: Burns are the response of the tissues to injury from heat. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Depth determines care.  Do not use ice worsens already injured skin. Cool water soaks help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 7

how long will it take for a burn on my pinky to heal from a hot pan?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Depends upon size and depth of burn. Less deep burns can heal in a few days. Larger deeper burns can take longer. If injury is arounentire finger, should see a hand surgeon.

Question 8

can someone tell me how long will it take for a smiley face burn to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: I assume you were burned with a hot car cigarette lighter.  If it blistered or turned black it is serious and could take a long time, maybe even need a graft   if mild and red just a few weeks. Some will depend on your own bodys healing ability.   It will also heal faster if you quit smoking.

Question 9

how long does it take for 1st or 2nd degree burns to heal??? specifically ice burns?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: A first degree burn will heal faster than a second degree burn, since no blister formed. When you get a second degree burn, a blister forms, so it will take a little longer to heal. You will not have a scar after either. Since the skin will be red or pink for a while, make sure to use sunscreen

Question 10

how long does it take for 2  burns  2 heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: We need more details. Where are the burns? How big are the burns? What degree are the burns? When did they occur? How did they occur? E.g. Boiling water, fire, chemical burn? How is your underlying health? Write more details, Show some pictures.

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Bad burn...touched something that took off all skin on fingerprint. it's healing, but the skin is weird. all stiff, sometimes cracks and peels. help?

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I have something wrong with my hand that makes it feel like dried glue. i don't have fingerprints and it burns a lot of times. they crack open too.

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I caused a severe friction burn on my bfs penis and usually takes a week or so to heal. this time its taking longer to heal to the point i dont think its healing at all. is triple antibiotic good for treating it or should he see his doctor asap?

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Thought i had a yeast infection & tried otcs for a month. saw doc & was diagnosed with bv. took antibiotic for seven days and symptoms cleared up internally. still have periods of external burning. does it take longer to heal or is it dermatological?

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How long is it supposed to it take for a burn wound to heal?

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How long will it take for a burn on my pinky to heal from a hot pan?

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