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My 19 month daughter got a minor second deg burn last sunday. i used cold compress and neosporin. wound seems to be healing should apply silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) now?
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Not necessary: If it is starting to heal, neosporin and keeping it clean should be sufficient. Watch for signs of infection- increased redness, swelling, pus drainage.
Answered 10/27/2020
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