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Post On: 2009-05-24 17:45:34

 For nurses or doctors only: how do I deal with the itching from a second degree burn?
User: Salvatore
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I got a second degree defect on my wrist, I'm changing the dressings daily and applying Silvadene but it's starting to itch, is there a safe artefact to deal with the itching or should I just toughen up and tolerate it?
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 Post On: 2009-05-24 22:38:50
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The itching is caused by the departed skin starting to flake off. If you keep the burn moist it should cut down on the itching. The silvadene and bandage should keep the burn suitably moist. Other than that, there isn't much you can do most it. Whatever you do, don't scratch! You're going to have to grin and assume it. Depending on how healed the burn is you may be able to ingest some topical anti-itch creams, but I can't say for trusty without seeing your burn. Consult your doctor most topical anti-itch creams if you can't tolerate the itching.
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 Post On: 2009-05-24 22:38:50
User: sporkk
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The itching is caused by the dead wound starting to flake off. If you keep the defect moist it should revilement downbound on the itching. The silvadene and bandage should keep the defect suitably moist. Other than that, there isn't such you can do about it. Whatever you do, don't scratch! You're feat to hit to grin and assume it. Depending on how healed the defect is you haw be able to ingest some topical anti-itch creams, but I can't say for trusty without sight your burn. Consult your student about topical anti-itch creams if you can't tolerate the itching.
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