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I had a burn on my foot. it blistered then blisters popped. the blisters accidentally ripped off exposing the red raw skin. what should i do?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wound: You have removed the dead tissue - that is called debridement. Healing will begin soon. To avoid infection, apply bacitracin ointment twice daily and cover with moleskin. Remove the moleskin or bandage at night to promote healing.

Answered 5/8/2019

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Bandaid: The goal is to prevent infection in the raw skin which has less protection than complete dermis and epidermis. Warm water, soap, rinse, and cover. Sometimes, a little triple antibiotic ointment can be helpful.

Answered 3/22/2019

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Dr. Erik Voogd answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cover it: Keep it as clean as you can. Use clean dry non-stick dressings when wearing footwear or walking. Allow exposure to air otherwise as much as possible and it should heal well and quickly without infection. If the redness becomes worse and/or you develop increasing pain and white, green, or cloudy yellow discharge seek medical attention.

Answered 3/22/2019

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