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I burned my arm slightly and the skin peeled off. The burn is about the size of a quarter, but I covered it back with the peeled off skin (it was hanging, not completely off, and I didn't want to rip it off.) It stung before, but I put burn ointment on it and the stinging stopped. The wound is not covered right now .

I was exercising earlier, and I sweat a little. My hand is feeling a little tingly, and because I'm so panicky, I'm terrified that I got an infection. It's not numb, but it feels kinda odd. Is it an infection? Can my hand fall off or go completely numb?

If you get infected you will know it. I think you're feeling numb from anxiety alone, that can cause many false symptoms. Nerves can be a tricky thing on the mind. I'm sure your burn will be just fine but in the meantime keep it clean and it would be best if you covered it with a sterile gauze, the non stick type. If the wound turns ugly, gets red, swollen, warm, painful, etc. then start looking to see if it's infected, if you get actual red streaks up the arm go to the ER immediately otherwise see a doctor for just the infection. In the meantime calm down, take a deep breath and don't worry. I'm sure you'll be just fine.