A blog with photos and descriptions of my various methods of self-injury that may or may not include comments on therapy, trauma, PTSD, depression, etc. Basically, it's a place for me to chronicle what will HOPEFULLY be my journey OUT of the trap of hurting myself and INTO new habits of choosing better coping mechanisms.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Cigarette Burns Starting to Heal
This is how the burns look about 4-5 days afterward. They are starting to heal quite nicely, but still itch like crazy.
I know these are old pics but I hope you still attend therapy, and get medical attention to treat these. I hope you are doing well these days. I suggest instead of hydrogen peroxide, use Hibiclens skin cleanser on wounds to prevent infections, triple antibiotic onitments (like Neosporin, but there are cheaper knock-offs that work well like Natureplex), and keep the wounds covered w/ large, sterile bandaids or sterile dressings that won't stick to your wound. Try to change these at least twice a day. Aquaphor can help heal the skin once the burn is scabbed over, no longer weepy, and/or infected. Please continue to seek medical attention if your wounds are deep, or infected. It seems you have so far. Self-injury is an ongoing nightmare for so many people, you're not alone. Hang in there, from Silver Rose.
I know these are old pics but I hope you still attend therapy, and get medical attention to treat these. I hope you are doing well these days. I suggest instead of hydrogen peroxide, use Hibiclens skin cleanser on wounds to prevent infections, triple antibiotic onitments (like Neosporin, but there are cheaper knock-offs that work well like Natureplex), and keep the wounds covered w/ large, sterile bandaids or sterile dressings that won't stick to your wound. Try to change these at least twice a day. Aquaphor can help heal the skin once the burn is scabbed over, no longer weepy, and/or infected. Please continue to seek medical attention if your wounds are deep, or infected. It seems you have so far. Self-injury is an ongoing nightmare for so many people, you're not alone. Hang in there, from Silver Rose.
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