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2 day old burn, red skin, in one area under the skin it looks like there is some pus, is it better to leave it or pop it?
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Second deg burn: Definitely it is better to leave it unpopped. This leaves the burn in a sterile environment with less chance of introducing infection.
Answered 9/29/2016
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