HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Long Does A Friction Burn Take To Heal?

I got a blister on 2 of my fingertips at work last week from a friction burn, they eventually opened and scared. One has healed completely the other has healed except for a 3/4 inch long cut where the scar tissue has trouble knitting. The cut cant seem to heal or even improve. I do heavy labor at work in dirty condittions and I worry it wont heal before an infection gets in it. Should I be worried? Is there anything I can due to help it heal.
Fri, 12 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are doing labor work, wound gap is common.
Actually labor work causes constant mobilization of wound edges. So healing is very difficult in this situation.
And yes, you are right. Risk of infection is Always there in open wounds.
So you should avoid labor work for 1 week. Give time for healing. Your wound will mostly heal if you stop labor work for 1 week.
If you can't stop work, then get done stitches. This will also work well for healing.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Long Does A Friction Burn Take To Heal?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are doing labor work, wound gap is common. Actually labor work causes constant mobilization of wound edges. So healing is very difficult in this situation. And yes, you are right. Risk of infection is Always there in open wounds. So you should avoid labor work for 1 week. Give time for healing. Your wound will mostly heal if you stop labor work for 1 week. If you can t stop work, then get done stitches. This will also work well for healing. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.