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I have 2nd degree burns in my hand , when should i take off the dressing?
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Ask a treating: Physician or health care provider. Regualr dressing changes and keeping the burns infection free helps healing with out complicaiton. Hand therapy and splinting helps severe had burns stay limber and avoid contracture.
Answered 5/1/2019
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Daily.: Burns should be seen and treated daily. Gently cleansed and rinsed then dressed with a burn cream and covered.
Answered 9/15/2013
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