Hi: I have recent a problem in my left shoulder from tendinitis. Unfortunately, while icing it a few days ago, I put on too much ice and caused a burn I think. I also used an anti-pain patch couple days ago that has menthol on it, and it seems like it burned off some of the skin. Now, it has a red gash mark that is quite painful, and it looks like the anti-pain patch with menthol bore off some of the skin and it is all red. Can you advise if it will eventually go away on its own? Should I use any kind of soothing rub on it to help with the healing?
On another note, on my right shoulder I was also diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff a couple of months ago. I had been doing a lot of icing, and I also overdid it, although not as bad as with my left shoulder. There was a reddish mark, although its mostly faded away and left kind of brownish blotch that starts to peel a little bit. Will things eventually get back to normal here on this shoulder.
I am more worried about my left shoulder now since I either tore some skin and/or burned it with the pain patch. Obviously, I have learned my lesson and need to be more careful in icing any kinds of injuries.
Thank you!