Patient's question:
My child was accidentally scalded by just-boiled hot water. There is still some peeling now. It's about the size of a palm. Although ointment has been applied, the entire leg is now swollen. I want to know how long it will take for a 2-year-old's burn to heal?Doctor's answer:
Recovery will take about a week. Generally speaking, if you have a minor burn, the skin around the burn will turn red. In this case, I recommend that you rest in bed for a few days. When resting, make sure to elevate the burned area of the affected limb. Apply moisturizing burn ointment as soon as possible and take anti-inflammatory medication to prevent infection. To prevent infection, I suggest you stop walking. That's it. Drink plenty of water, get plenty of rest, and eat fewer spicy, irritating, and greasy foods.