Self-care
Self-care options include keeping the area covered and applying a hydrogel to moisturize the skin.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a healthcare professional if eschar:
- Shows signs of infection, such as inflamed skin, oozing, increased pain, and swelling.
- Develops a large scar.
- Gets bigger.
- Doesn't heal.
Last Updated: February 29th, 2020
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