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Is it a good idea to use salt water on an infected burn?

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Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

It's OK: You want to keep a burn wound clean, and salt water is a way to do that. It's probably best to apply antibiotic ointment to a burn wound until it's healed. If you think it's infected, you should seek medical attention.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is it a good idea to use salt water on an infected burn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

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