Healing a burn

[Chicklet]

Howdy,

So, Sunday I got a cell-popping done on my leg. (This is basically a burned design. Not a brand, but close)

It was fun, it's gorgeous, it was a great bonding experience for me and my partner (he did it on me with supervision) and now, it's infected.

It is in an unfortunate location - the back of my calf, just below my knee. I can't look at it easily. It's also in a spot that I generally sit on when I am in a chair, which I am in most of the day at work.

And, as I said, it's infected.

Besides the obvious (Keeping it clean, not touching or picking scabs, not clogging up with gunky stuff) does anyone know any tricks for healing a burn? I have issues healing. I don't want the marks to go away, but I don't want horrific scars.

Thanks.

 

[Kingsarms]

Howdy,

So, Sunday I got a cell-popping done on my leg. (This is basically a burned design. Not a brand, but close)

It was fun, it's gorgeous, it was a great bonding experience for me and my partner (he did it on me with supervision) and now, it's infected.

It is in an unfortunate location - the back of my calf, just below my knee. I can't look at it easily. It's also in a spot that I generally sit on when I am in a chair, which I am in most of the day at work.

And, as I said, it's infected.

Besides the obvious (Keeping it clean, not touching or picking scabs, not clogging up with gunky stuff) does anyone know any tricks for healing a burn? I have issues healing. I don't want the marks to go away, but I don't want horrific scars.

Thanks.

How bad is the burn? 1st 2nd or 3rd degree? How big is it area wise? Healing issues?

 

[littlebitshe]

Cell-Popping

Not sure why you would do this since it's non permanent, but to each their own. Some like pain, I assume

 

[SatansWench]

If you prefer to go down the natural route one of the best things to use is honey, as pure as you can get it and you want the runny kind. Put enough on a dressing to cover the whole area and either just leave it on or just use it overnight plus a few hours a day, it has antibacterial properties and will keep the area moist so any scarring will be reduced. You could also wash it down with salt water several times a day and sit forward on your chair a little to reduce friction.

I'm not sure which products you could buy that wouldn't clog up the area, someone else might have a suggestion. But if the whole area is red and inflamed or very weepy you should really go to see your doctor for some antibiotics/AB ointment.

 

[SweetErika]

How about wearing neosporin under a bandage during the day and trying sea salt soaks in when you're home (morning and evening?)? The neosporin will help kill the bacteria and the sea salt will promote healing. You might also try diluted tea tree oil (it's pretty cheap at places like Walmart) and fresh aloe (I've also found aloe plants at Walmart before). Fresh aloe is the best for burns and has some antibacterial properties (plus, you can scrape off the goo onto a bandage!), BUT I think if you're already at the infection stage, you probably need to use some neosporin, too, if you want your best shot at avoiding a doctor visit.

I agree you need to watch it very closely, though. Refresh your memory on the signs of infection (pus, area feels warm, any red streaks, temperature, etc.) and get yourself to a (preferably kink-friendly) doctor if it appears to be getting worse in spite of your home care. If it's a nasty bug like MRSA, you simply can't afford to delay treatment. Based on what you said, I think I'd: Treat it today and tonight, see what it looks like tomorrow, and if it isn't getting worse, reassess on Sunday night and Monday morning. If it seems to be getting worse at ANY point, get to the doc ASAP. Remember to change your sheets, towel and any pj's or other pants because sometimes those things can harbor bacteria that re-infect wounds.

Is it possible to take a pic of it in good lighting every 12-24 hours so you can get a better idea of whether it's looking better or worse?

 

[fire_breeze]

SweetErika hit it on the spot on the treatment. Clean it, carefully (just warm water), apply some antibacterial cream, such as polysporin or neosporin, and cover it up. Do this twice, preferably three times a day. I would also suggest that when your home, don't cover it with a bandaged, and depending on the severity of the infection and how you sleep, you either could or let it breathe when you sleep (but most people toss and turn, so that may not be a good idea). Oh, and the scars slowly disappears after several months. AFTER it healed completely, you could try rubbing on Aloe or vitamin E to prevent it from scarring, but this requires patience.

A burn that's mildly infected and is properly treated should heal within 3-5 days. More than that, get it checked out. If the infection is spreading, the surrounding skin is hard and hot, or if there is streaks, go to the doctor's.

Good luck and I hope it helped.

 

[fireymatt]

being a firefighter...... use aloe.. or as a pharm. for 'Flamazine C'..... it has Silver sulfadiazine in it and that will kill germs and speed healing.... IT WORKS