Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs EscharUpdated: 2020-02-29Self-careSelf-care options include keeping the area covered and applying a hydrating gel (hydrogel) to moisturize the skin.When to make a doctor's appointmentSee a doctor if: Signs of infection, such as oozing, increased pain, redness, and swelling Significant scarring Area gets bigger Lack of healing © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use