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Suggest Treatment For Burn Injury On The Hand
Question: Yesterday I got a hot water burn on the back of my hand. It is blistered. 2 inches long 1 inch wide 1/4 inch tall. I have used an antibiotic ointment. Should I drain it or not. Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Avoid puncturing it
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Avoid draining it. As long as it is covered by epidermis, the epidermis would act as a sterile dressing. Puncturing it might introduce infection. In any case continue using the antibiotic ointment.
Regards
Avoid puncturing it
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Avoid draining it. As long as it is covered by epidermis, the epidermis would act as a sterile dressing. Puncturing it might introduce infection. In any case continue using the antibiotic ointment.
Regards
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