I think i have a 3rd degree burn?!


Question: I think i have a 3rd degree burn.?
ok yesterday i was getting ready for work and burned my arm on a 450 degree curling iron. now 24 hours later it doesn't hurt, looks leathery and is a dark brown/grey. it's not very big, about the length of a quarter and probably width of a pencil. i'm not going to the ER so please don't suggest it. can i see my dermatologist instead.? what do they normally do to treat burns.? i burned myself on the side of my face sort of ( i know i need to just throw this thing away ha) and it got like this burn but it was a lot smaller and later just peeled off and it's fine. thanks for any input.Health Question & Answer


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Sure, seeing your Dermatologist could never be wrong but if you keep it clean and treat it with antibiotic cream, it should get well pretty fast. If not, your doctor can Always help.
Thanks for the question, You just put me over the top for level 4.Health Question & Answer

Keep it clean gauzz pads bandaid etc.. with antibiotic. If you want you could flush it daily. Just watch cuz burns are the easeast infected. So be shure to keep it clean and protected. If it becomes infected i would recomend seing a docter atleast but that is your decision.Health Question & Answer

Use ALoe on it so you won't get a scar. You can obtained at fore-living.net. It is 100% stabilized aloe vera gel and it's very affordable. Health Question & Answer

If you have a third degree burn the pain would be unbearable and you sure would not be on the computer.Health Question & Answer

apply some Neat (undiluted) Essential oil of Lavender to the distress site.

apply some Aloe Vera gel to the site

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put gauze over it and keep it clean. change the gauze every day. it will heal. Health Question & Answer

GO TO THE HOSPITAL!!!!! duh!Health Question & Answer



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