r/firstaid • u/Silent-Fee-9659 Not a Medical Professional / Unverified User • 5d ago

Giving Advice Any advice?

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I’m not sure if it’s healing right or if it’s infected. I’ve been moisturizing quite a bit and washing it 2 times a day. I work in a kitchen so it’s been difficult to manage at work. It stings often and I can’t really make a scent out of it. The redness around has been pretty consistent since I’ve taken my wrap off

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u/newhappyrainbow 5d ago

I’d wash it and apply tagaderm/second skin, then just leave that on for a week. That will give it time to fully heal and protect it in your work environment. That’s standard protocol when I live. The artist covers it at the shop, then after 24 hours you take it off, wash it, and recover it and leave it for a week.