A member asked:

Hi. i have a second degree burn. it's a week old by now. i've been putting neosporin on it and then covering it with telfa pads and wrapping with coban wraps. i'm just wondering if i should let it breathe at all, because as soon as i take off a bandage, i

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

2nd degree burns: If it is not healing, needs to be evaluated by a medical provider. You did not finish your statement but I gather there is not progression of healing. An infection, a deeper second degree burn, edges of the burn that are escharotic or dry hard skin, conversion of a superficial 2nd degree burn to a deeper on due to wound issues, all needs to be addressed to allow healing and avoid complications.

Answered 3/25/2023

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