Should I leave a bandage on my burn at all times?

Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

No, don't keep a burn bandaged at all times. If it is open and weepy, then the bandage will help prevent infection, but once it scabs up a bit, it needs air to heal.

Answer by  Anonymous

definitely keep your burn bandaged when in the sun or just outside in general to prevent infection when at home take the bandage off and allow air to it

Answer by  Shreyansh (236)

You should keep the bandage for some initial period say for a week in the day when you go out or work whereas in the night you can just apply the medicine & keep it open. In few days the skin will heal with a black & rough covering,you can then stop using bandage even in day time.

Answer by  Trueakitalover (1728)

You can, but it is not recommended you do need to wash the area, allow it to breathe and watch for infection. I would say when at home take the bandage off and allow it to air out. When you go out of the house bandage it up so that you can protect it. You should get it looked at.

Answer by  majohannes (2)

Should my 2nd degree burns on my hand tingle and throb a week after I burned it? Ialso noticed it is more at night... my knee does the same throbbing. It really hurts!