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A second-degree burns involves the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
Superficial second-degree burns usually heal in about three weeks, as long as the wound is kept clean and protected. Deep second-degree burns may take longer than three weeks to heal.
Anonymous, are there blisters? Have they popped? Have you been instructed to dress the burn?
I would wait until any popped blisters are no longer raw and have healed. The chlorine in the pool water may act as an irritant on raw blistered skin. I think you should wait.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community with your question.
A second-degree burns involves the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
Superficial second-degree burns usually heal in about three weeks, as long as the wound is kept clean and protected. Deep second-degree burns may take longer than three weeks to heal.
Anonymous, are there blisters? Have they popped? Have you been instructed to dress the burn?
I would wait until any popped blisters are no longer raw and have healed. The chlorine in the pool water may act as an irritant on raw blistered skin. I think you should wait.
Regards,
August 17, 2016 - 8:44amMaryann
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