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valleygirl901 · 05-22-2008, 07:32 AM

Hi...4 days ago, I fell down the steps, and hit my face hard on the carpet below. I have a large burn/abrasion just under my left eye. It is about the size of a quarter. It burns constantly and is still oozing clear liquid. It just won't seem to heal over. I am concerned about infection and scarring. It seemed to take off a lot of skin, and it bled in about 4 places. I have heard that ointment and keeping it moist is the best thing to do to help minimize scarring, but whenever I do this, it causes the skin to become very "goey" and soft and come off! It is freaking me out quite a bit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

05-22-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
valleygirl901 Newbie (female) Join Date: May 2008 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 5	Fell on steps...hit face on carpet hard...have bad burn and abrasion Hi...4 days ago, I fell down the steps, and hit my face hard on the carpet below. I have a large burn/abrasion just under my left eye. It is about the size of a quarter. It burns constantly and is still oozing clear liquid. It just won't seem to heal over. I am concerned about infection and scarring. It seemed to take off a lot of skin, and it bled in about 4 places. I have heard that ointment and keeping it moist is the best thing to do to help minimize scarring, but whenever I do this, it causes the skin to become very "goey" and soft and come off! It is freaking me out quite a bit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!