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I have a superficial 2nd degree burn 5 dys ago can i use tegaderm and swim safely? should i put any cream under the tegaderm?thanks

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Need details: Tegaderm is excellent for burns. No, you need no cream under it. How large a burn? Where? Thermal? Swim where? Pool? Sea? River? Water is good for a burn, but generally you should wait until it is healed. Shower or bath better than swim.

Answered 9/23/2016

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