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Can i take a bath or shower with a second degree burn from a hot iron that fell on my leg? talked to my doctor about home treatment but they didnt say southing about shower or baths.
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Yes, you can.: You can and should bathe and shower. Clean the area gently with soap and warm water. Don’t use very hot water. After the shower or bath, apply antibiotic ointment to the area and keep it covered, especially if/when the blister opens up. Please call your doctor if there is redness extending out from the burn area or if there is pus or if you have a fever.
Answered 4/16/2020
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