can i swim with a second degree burn?

Question

What's the significance of second degree skin burns?

Answer 1

No!!: Swimming with any open wound is never a good idea. The presence of water will attract bacteria and potentially cause an infection. You are better off waiting until you have healed before jumping in the deep end. There is a company that makes a cast/bandage protector with an watertight/airtight seal, but I am not sure of the name.

Answer 2

Maybe...: If the skin is still closed as in just a blister, you can probably swim, but open skin can lead to infection.

Answer 3

Wait: I will wait till the area is fully covered with good skin.

Answer 4

Blister: First degree is redness and second degree is blisters. It not extensive both are treatable with cold compresses, and silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or biafine cream.

Answer 5

Burns: 2 nd degree burns blister and are painful. 1st degree burns hurt but do not blister.

Answer 6

Abnormal bleeding: would be a possible sign of uterine cancer

Answer 7

GYN exam: is needed to answer your questions. I would suggest routine pelvic exams, ultrasound of pelvis and if sexually active, STD testing...for starters.

Answer 8

Blister: A blister intact or partially broken with clear fluid.

Answer 9

Second degree burn: A 1st degree burn looks like a sunburn--red, painful skin. A 2nd degree burn often has a brighter reddish hue to the skin & often has fluid filled blisters. These burns are usually quite painful & weep fluid. A 3rd degree burn will not be painful & will be dry & leathery. It is best to have your doctor evaluate the burn & make sure appropriate care is administered including antibacterial ointment.

Answer 10

Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine): Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or biafine cream can be applied several times a day to prevent secondary infections and allow rapid healing. Oral antibiotic are not necessary for a small second degree burn unless it appears secondarily infected.

Answer 11

Second degree burn: The main risk of a 2nd degree burn is infection and scarring. Some deeper 2nd degree burns will fail to heal and need surgery for treatment (skin grafting). You should apply an ointment during healing (bacitracin or similar antibiotic ointment) and apply a clean dressing daily. You should see your doctor if it does not seem to show signs of healing after 1 week or if you have signs of infection.

Answer 12

See answer: The most important thing about burns is preventing infection. Make sure you keep the area clean, use a topical antibiotic cream 2-3 times a day. Any worseing pain, redness, prulent discharge, increased warmth around the skin, or red streaks, ...Then seek medical attention. Good luck.

Answer 13

See a doctor.: The treatment of second degree burns typified by blisters is controversial in regards to opening or leaving the blisters alone. Once the blisters are opened the dead skin should be removed. Nearly all agree on topical antibiotics: Bacitracin pint for face and silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for body if not allergic to prevent conversion to 3rd degree. Nsaids are controversial, hygiene, nutrition, elevation are advised.

Answer 14

Depends on…: Location of burn & how large an area is involved. Burns of face, hands, joints, genital areas can be more serious than those of other areas. Large burns, especially if blisters break, may be difficult to manage by yourself & more prone to infection; so seek medical attention depending on above info. Fp may be 1st step unless burn is large or one of those special areas.

Answer 15

Seek medical care: Second degree or partial thickness burns will often heal without surgery. The likelihood is affected by your medical condition, age, and factors such as smoking history. These burns can be treated in a number of different ways including topical salves and biologic or other barrier dressings. One of the more common burn creams is silvadene, (silver sulfadiazine) but it is not the only option.

Answer 16

Skin antimicrobials: Second-degree burns will heal on their own, given good wound care and good nutrition. Burns on the face should be gooped up with antibiotic ointment several times a day; no dressings are necessary. Burn wounds elsewhere can have antibiotic ointment or silver sulfadiazine applied and then dressed with dressing changes daily in conjunction with a bath/shower.

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