Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
2nd degree burns i have 2nd degree burns on my left thigh. can i take a shower?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Burns: Rather than a shower take a cool bath to relieve pain. Change bandages afterwards.Since your burn is limited a shower would be alright.
Answered 4/25/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Yes: It's important to keep your 2nd-degree burn wounds clean so that they can heal well. Showering is good, allowing the water to run over the wounds. Afterwards, apply a topical antimicrobial (e.g., bacitracin, neomycin, poklsporin, triple-antibiotic ointment) +/- a bandage.
Answered 4/22/2015
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I got epidural in lower back for degenerated disc and stenosis on Oct. 16th.I've had several before with no problems.Woke up next day with SEVERE pain in my left hip, buttock, thigh. knee and down my legs.Thigh burns feels like needles Hard to walk?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I get a burning sensation in my left hand/fingers and my left foot is swollen and burning, and my right thigh burns and goes numb?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have been woke up with a pain followed by tingling & numbness in my left leg at the outer thigh. Feels less tingly and burns to touch over time 1hr.
What causes sudden burning pain in the left thigh? Lasted over night still burns hurts to use the muscles to walk
Wierd pain in thigh area of left leg.What are possible issues. In upper left leg in just the front of leg.It is a twisting feeling simular to a carliehorse only worse.It burns, bruises
I have red spots on various parts of my body that look and feel like burns but I wasnt burned! One on each arm and one on my left thigh. They really bother me, what could be causing this?? I am pescatarian?
My left outer thigh from knee up is painful to the touch, it' burns, is numb & tingling. Hurts to walk, sit & sleeping is the most painful!
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
