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What to do with a raw skin burn blister?

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Depends in deprh: Superficial (1st degree) burns with redness require minimal treatment with an ointment & possible nsaids (if not sensitive). Partial thickness injury(2nd & 3rd degree) with blisters must be treated with topical antibiotics (bacitracin for face - silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for body) if not allergic in order to minimize the risk of infection which may increase the amount of tissue damage. Sulfamylon for ear eschars.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Protect it: If the blister is intact cover it and leave it alone. Check it every day to make sure there is no infection. Check your tetanus status.

Answered 5/31/2020

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Protect: Keep the area clean, keep it moist with antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a bandage to protect it. As the skin beneath heals, the pain will resolve and it will be safe to then allow the overlying blistered skin to slough away.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Do not pop it: Protect it and try to keep it from breaking. If it does rupture dres it with a non stick dressing large enough to cover the area, if signs of infection then develop see your doctor.

Answered 1/5/2019

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