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Ok i have a question about 2nd degree burns.?
I burned my arm two nights ago on my stove. Its about 2 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide. It burned about 3 layers of skin off. I got some some triple layer non stick pads some tape and some burn cream. It is now oozing greenish colored stuff and sorta bleeding. I did not think it was bad enough to go to hospital but now that its bleeding and oozing greenish stuff do you think i need to go to the hospital? What are the signs of infection? Thanks!
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Your wound sounds infected to me. The signs of an infected wound (or burn) is production of a green or yellow 'pus' which you have already mention. Bleeding beyond an initial injury, in some cases, getting worse, also shows signs of infection. Other signs of infection include Swelling and Heat in the injured area.
Additionally, I am concerned how you have come to the conclusion about the classification of your burn. '3 layers' of skin in medical terms means 'down to the bone' which is far beyond a 2nd degree burn.
I would seriously advice you to visit a GP or local emergency hospital unit.
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