How to Treat a Second Degree Burn | Auburn Medical Group

A blistered second degree burn is treated with antibiotic ointment and a self-adherent foam dressing. The patient already washed the wound with tap water before dressing it at home with a non-adherent dressing. The burn was about one day old at the time of evaluation.

Any over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointment is appropriate for application on intact burned skin, even with a blister. That is, as long as the patient is not allergic to any ingredients in the ointment.

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This patient did not have a fever or feel sick. He was in normnal health. His body surface area involved was less than the size of the palm of his hand. The skin and blister were both intact. A burn with any conditions different from this should be evaluated by a doctor.

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