Patient's question:
Six weeks ago, the baby was scalded by an electric heating pad. In the morning, when waking up, blisters were found. After coming home from school in the evening, the blisters were pierced with a needle and aloe vera gel was applied. Within a few days, a scab formed, but it hasn't healed yet. It keeps itching, the scab is hard, and there is also pus. How to deal with the pus from the scald?Doctor's answer:
Burn infection and pus formation are one of the common complications of burns. The treatment of burn infection and pus formation should be analyzed and handled according to the specific situation. For smaller areas of burn infection and pus formation, local debridement can be performed, drainage can be ensured, and pus can be promptly drained. Iodophor can be used to disinfect the wound, and Betadine or erythromycin ointment can be applied to the affected area. Active dressing changes should be carried out, and generally, satisfactory results can be achieved.