"Need some guidance in regards to taking care of a 2nd degree burn" (Leg and foot)
I spilled very hot coffee down my left leg, into my shoe ~ about 72 hours ago. I went to the emergency room, as much of my skin (from the upper shin down to the top of my foot) peeled right off when I rushed to get my shoe and sock off. Anyway, I have been applying generous amounts of "Silver sulfadiazine" to the entire area in the morning... followed by wrapping it up with non-adhesive pads and bandage rolls. I've been changing the dressing every 24 hours.
Today's day three, and it's noticeably more painful to walk today ~ than yesterday. There's no infection "Thank goodness"... It just hurts like heck to put any pressure on it.
** Would it be all right if I remove the dressing at this point? And, let the wound be exposed to the air for a few hours? Or is this too risky this early in the game?
"Thank you so much"
Nate