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The doctor needs to know the truth of how you got the burn because it may affect treatment. You have waited too long, and it very possibly is infected if red, swollen, hot to the touch, or not healing properly.
Medical confidentiality: you are over 18, so he cannot tell your parents. Doctors are required to report public health risks (e.g. STDs, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, other communicable diseases), gunshot wounds, suspected child abuse. For attempted suicide or intentional infliction of harm, he will refer you to psychiatric/counseling help. Do it.
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