[snowflaken]

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

[cdad]

What did they say in the emergency room as far as treatment goes. From what I just read the silver sulfadiazine is not a recommended treatment.

Ref:
Silver sulfadiazine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Fr_Chuck]

It is a very common item used for treatment of burns, I have used it dozens of times myself.

But I would guess they also said to follow up with your personal doctor, esp if there were concerns?