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I burned myself a few days ago through my first layer of skin. ive been taking ibuprofen for pain and putting neosporin and a bandaid on it every day. it hasnt changed at all in three/four days, is that normal?

Q: i burned myself a few days ago through my first layer of skin. ive been taking ibuprofen for pain and putting neosporin and a bandaid on it every day. it hasnt changed at all in three/four days, is that normal?

: Yes, entirely normal. Healing will take several more days; nothing is wrong. Your multiple questions suggest you are more worried than necessary. Just keep the area clean and stop worrying about it!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, entirely normal. Healing will take several more days; nothing is wrong. Your multiple questions suggest you are more worried than necessary. Just keep the area clean and stop worrying about it!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/18/2022

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A member asked:

I burned myself a few days ago through my first layer of skin. ive been taking ibuprofen for pain and putting neosporin and a bandaid on it every day. it hasnt changed at all in three/four days, is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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