A member asked:

How do i treat a minor burn? got burned by a cigarette a week ago and it's still not healed.

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Burn dressing: Julia, Healing time for a burn is about 10-14 days. In order to aid healing, you can apply a dressing. Use neomyxin/polymicin ointment, and apply a bandaid. Change twice daily. If it starts having redness that spreads, or you have fevers, see your doctor. Hope this helps!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Mark Roberto answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Keep open to air: Usually keeping it open to the air and moist with antibiotic ointment can help

Answered 11/20/2014

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Keep clean and: uncovered and apply an antibiotic ointment, Watch for infection. If not healing see doctor.

Answered 11/21/2014

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