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I have 2nd degree burns on dorsum of hand with boiling oil spilt.skin scalded how to keep wound open or covered.48 hrs now.serous fluid still coming?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See a surgeon: It sounds like this is a serious burn. Risk of infection as well as future scarring can be significant if not managed appropriately in the early stages. Please seek care from a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon specializing in burn care if available.
Answered 12/2/2014
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Time to see the doc.: Oozing 2nd degree burns can be a serious problem. If you have seen a doctor and prescribed silvadine, use it as directed to help prevent infection and keep your apts. For superficial second degree burns, it should heal within two weeks. Burns that are expected to take longer than this, or that are large, may require surgical debridement and skin grafting. If you haven't seen a doc, it's time.
Answered 9/28/2016
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BUrn: Moist healing with antibiotic ointment until you can be seen by a burn center due to the location on the hand. You do not want to worry about contractures and these need to be prevented.
Answered 10/4/2016
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