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Burned myself in the kitchen. don't want to go to dr. know not to put butter on it. blisters have opened. clear drainage. what can i put on it?y

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See your doctor: You have at least a second degree burn and should see a doctor as burns can easily get infected. Also you should see a doctor to get so that you can get good healing. A doctor can prescribe medications to help your burns heal.

Answered 8/5/2013

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Sterile gauze: If the burn is greater than 3 inches, treat it as a 3rd degree burn and get immediate help. Don't put any household items on burst blisters as this may just lead to infection. Wrap loosely with sterile gauze (not cotton!). Bacitracin is optional (may reduce infection, may delay granulation [healing]). Call your md if you notice signs of infection: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling, oozing.

Answered 6/24/2014

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