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Large 2nd degree burn on my chest from boiling water. i've been keeping it covered with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) and gauze. how long should i keep it covered?
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Ointment is the ...: Worst thing to put on a burn. It keeps the heat and damage in. Silvadine cream would be much better.
Answered 8/17/2017
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