Are you feeling persistent discomfort or pain in your stomach area? Abdominal pain is a common symptom that can vary in intensity and should be evaluated by a Primary Care provider when it is ongoing or severe.
Is your burn getting more painful instead of better? It may be infected.
A burn infection happens when bacteria enter skin damaged by heat, chemicals, electricity, or sun exposure. Burns destroy the skin’s protective barrier, making burn wounds — especially open burn blisters — highly vulnerable to infection. An infected burn wound heals more slowly, scars more severely, and can spread to deeper tissue or the bloodstream if left untreated.
Common Symptoms
Increasing pain, redness, or swelling after the first days
Pus or cloudy fluid draining from the burn wound
Foul odor from the wound or dressing
Fever, chills, or feeling generally unwell
Wound not progressing through normal burn healing stages
When to see Dermatologist
Redness spreading beyond the edge of the burn
A burn blister that has burst, oozes, or looks infected
A burn that hasn’t started healing within two weeks
Second degree burns or worse, or burns on face, hands, feet, or joints
You have diabetes or a weakened immune system
Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.
Doral Health & Wellness Dermatology offers comprehensive skin care services for all ages and skin types. Our expert dermatologists provide personalized care for various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer. We offer advanced treatments and cosmetic procedures to help you achieve healthy, radiant skin.
