Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Yesterday while preparing food, a spoon full of hot oil splashed on my hand. Small blisters started popping up, and it started getting more significant. By today morning, the skin around the blisters has become black. I applied ice and cold water and also one over-the-counter cream. Please find attached the picture of the burn. Should I keep applying ice or should I do anything more to expedite the healing? Is it healing as it is supposed to be?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have seen your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed superficial burn. Take injection Tetanus and use Silverex ointment (Silver Nitrate) local application twice daily for one week after consulting your general physician or nearby dermatologist.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Is tetanus injection mandatory? The bubble has burst now. Should I dress the wound and cover it or should I leave it open for quick healing? Will applying honey do anything good?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If your lesions got rupture, then you can use silver dressing which will fasten your healing process. If you have not taken Tetanus injection in the last five years then must take.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I had been applying Silverex ointment and had been dressing it with silver dressing daily. But the pain has increased and pus is also there. Is it getting worse or healing?
Hi,
Welcome to iclniq.com.
I have seen your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All superficial burns pain a lot. You can take tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) one tablet twice a day after consulting your GP or near by dermatologist. Keep continuing Silverex and silver dressing for another seven days.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
It has been healing. The skin was dark and I pulled it off. I do not know whether that is bad. Now some part of my hand skin is pink. Is it new skin? I assumed it to be new skin. Should I continue with Silverex and the silver dressing. After I pulled the skin, when I apply the silverex , it is burning. Is everything fine?
Hi,
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Yes, it is healing. Do continue Silverex and silver dressing for seven more days after consulting your GP or near by dermatologist.
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