![]() ![]() For first and second-degree burns you should run the burned area under cool water for at least 15 minutes. Doctors from the Mayo Clinic recommend that you do the following for burns: 8Ĭool the affected area. The first step to take when you get burned is to apply cool water to the injured skin. If you suffer a first, second, or third-degree burn, it’s important to follow the proper first aid to speed up recovery. Honey has antibacterial properties and can help to naturally prevent burn blisters becoming infected. Researchers from the University of Maryland say that you can apply some honey to broken burn blisters in place of an antibiotic cream. The bandage can be changed every 24 hours and if it has stuck to the wound, you should soak it in warm water before removing. First, you can apply an antibiotic cream and then put a clean bandage on the wound. If a burn blister pops and the fluid drains out, it’s important to cover the area with a dressing to keep germs away from the wound.ĭoctors from WebMD say that you should apply a clean bandage to a burn blister that has broken. What Do You Put on a Burn Blister After It Pops? If there is a likelihood that the blister could burst, then doctors recommend applying a sterile dressing and bandage to the wound (make sure to wash your hands first before touching the burn to avoid infection). Treating a burn blister that hasn’t popped may require nothing more than just gentle cleaning to prevent infection. It is also important to avoid using iced water as ice can damage the sensitive layer of skin even more. Treating a burn blister requires delicate care and attention.ĭoctors from WebMD say that the first step in treating a burn blister is to gently run cool water over the burn blister for 15-30 minutes to prevent the burn becoming more serious. If you get burned and the skin blisters, you should be very careful not to break the blister. However, the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery reports that some type of burn wounds can take several weeks to heal completely. With the proper treatment, burns should heal in 10-14 days. This is often the case with sunburn blisters where they usually appear the day after. ![]() However, much depends on the severity of the burn and how well you treat and care for the burns.įor example, researchers say that in the first 3 days after a bad burn, the burn wound is still in a “dynamic state.” This means that the burn may continue to get worse during these days. How Long Does It Take for a Burn Blister to Heal?Īccording to medical experts on burn traumas, second-degree burns will take around 2-3 weeks to heal completely. In any case, doctors recommend that you seek medical advice if second or third-degree burns have resulted in skin blistering. However, you shouldn’t burst blisters yourself. In some cases, doctors may remove the top layer of the blister. Does this mean that a burn blister should never be popped in any circumstance? The NHS says that in some cases medical professionals may drain large burn blisters or blisters that are liable to burst. ![]()
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