Question
After suffering a burn on the back of the left hand, blisters formed and accidentally broke during the treatment process. How should one properly handle it to prevent wound ulceration?
Answer
Burns are one of the common accidental injuries in daily life. If blisters appear after a second-degree burn and they break due to various reasons, resulting in damage to the skin’s surface, the following measures should be taken immediately: First, maintain the cleanliness of the wound, use iodine alcohol for regional disinfection, and remove necrotic or infected tissue. Subsequently, apply red mold or Baiduanbang ointment to the wound and cover it with sterile dressing for protection. At the same time, change the dressing regularly, closely observe the wound healing process, to ensure that the wound receives appropriate care and treatment.