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Had a 2nd and 3rd degree burn they have been healing after 3 weeks i am at beach can i get in ocean if i leave it covered with bandages and clothes?
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Not recommended: Is the skin dry an all the wounds dry? If not, the risk of an infection is high. I hope this helps.
Answered 7/5/2019
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