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Is it best to cover a 2nd degree burn, the blister popped straight after i burn it and don't want to get it dirty. are you meant to cover burns?
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Silver nitrate: this is good for burns, need RX, if not allow to dry with a bit of triple antibiotic, do not de-roof
Answered 4/13/2015
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Vaseline: Do not use silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, Silvadene, triple antibiotic, neosporin, bacitracin, peroxide. Water is good for it. Lubricate with vaseline or Aquaphor. If it is large, see a DR. Bioclusive and similar membranes are excellent. Avoid any dry dressing which can get glued to the wound.
Answered 5/18/2018
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