Good thread here about open wounds: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=66140lilwoo wrote:I have a question that I'm hoping someone can answer. I recently suffered from 2nd degree burns from a firework accident. My Dr. has recommended I keep the wound covered with an antibiotic cream and sterile pads. I'm not sure my wounds will heal before the burn. Although they have improved, I still have many layers of skin to regrow... I'm worried about the alkaline dust there, even if my wound is covered with a sterile pad and secured with medical tape. Anybody have any experience with how to keep wounds clean? My Dr has also recommended that I not get my burn wet... Not sure what to do because I've never had open wounds on the playa before. THANKS!
Though with second degree burns, they're not really open wounds. By the time the event rolls around, you'll more likely be more concerned about scar mitigation and comfort than infection.
