![]() Cica Care Silicone gel sheets may help decrease scarring.Use compression garments (if recommended) to decrease scar growth and itching by putting pressure on the burn.Massage the wound at least twice a day, focusing pressure on any areas that are hard, elevated or itchy.Second and third degree burns may take several weeks to heal. These burns may cause scarring and it can take weeks to months for the appearance to improve.Minimize sun exposure to prevent scarring our burn team experts also recommend wearing protective clothing such as sun shirts, which our team can help patients obtain.Pain that does not go away after using recommended pain medications or if your child will not eat.A dressing that will not stay in place or has moved off the burn and you can see the burned area.Bleeding that continues after applying constant pressure for two minutes.Thick, bad smelling fluid from the burn wound.Persistent fevers greater than 101.5° F, difficulty breathing or increased sleepiness.Seek medical care if your child has any of the following: Aquaphor® moisturizer healing ointment: Apply a thin layer twice a day to healed skin or as recommended. Keep skin protected from sun exposure.Bacitracin® topical antibiotic ointment: Wash the burn two to three times a day then apply a thin layer of Bacitracin over the burn and cover. ![]() Xeroform® Bismuth Tribromophenate gauze dressing: Clean the burn once a day then apply a strip of Xeroform over the burn and secure.Silvadene Cream 1%® burn cream: Clean the burn once a day and apply a new Silvadene dressing. Apply a thin layer of cream to gauze and place the gauze directly on the burn with the cream on the skin. Secure gauze in place.The dressing will be removed/changed at your next clinic appointment in about two to five days Keep the dressing dry and covering the burn. Mepilex Ag® silver dressing: A long acting dressing. ![]()
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