Hi everyone,

I KNOW this isn't a medical forum, but I know I can always rely on you guys for good advice!

A week ago I burned my leg really badly on the tail-pipe of my hubby's Harley. (Stooooopid mistake - I just haven't been on a bike for ages and I wasn't concentrating!)

I immediately flushed with cold water for 10 - 15 mins. Blistering started about 1 hour later. Went to the Doctor the next day, he recommended just letting it dry out......

Four days ago, the entire "top" came off it after I bathed....but it still seemed to be healing nicely, and not really very sore...

Two days ago it was really red and sore, so I went back to the doctor, Saw a different Doctor, who told me the wound is septic, so put me on strong anti-biotics. Also said that my clothes may be irritating it by rubbing against it. (I have to wear long skirts or slacks as I am in a Muslim country), so advised me to cover with a light gauze dressing during the day and leave open at night.

This morning it felt "tight", like the skin was stretched, and when covered all day got really moist and "icky"

Can anyone give me some advice on how to promote the healing / minimise the scarring??? It's a 2nd degree burn, and about 4 inches by 3 inches - I'm really upset about having an ugly scar on my leg for the rest of my life!


Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me!

Julie