Silver nitrate is a topical agent applied on the skin for conditions like acute thermal burns, ulcers, and infections. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial effects and binds to bacterial cell walls. Silver Sulfadiazine cream (SSD) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) are the most commonly used silver nitrates.
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My baby boy's navel has not healed. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My baby boy is one month and 15 days old now. His navel has not healed, and his umbilical cord fell on the 10th day. At that time, I applied Microcin ointment prescribed by the doctor. I am a little bit worried. What is the treatment?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Treatment options for a non-healing umbilical granuloma may include: Silver nitrate application: This chemical cauterization is a common method to promote healing. Cryotherapy: Freezing the granuloma using cryotherapy can be another approach t... Read Full »
Hot oil splashed and blisters popped. Should I keep applying ice or do anything more?
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. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: 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 c... Read Full »
Will Silver nitrate cure granulation with pharyngitis?
Query: Hello doctor, My ENT doctor told me that I am having granulation with pharyngitis. He applied silver nitrate. Will I be fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The condition you specified might be granular pharyngitis. If it is a recurrent condition you can be treated with Silver nitrate to remove those granulations. There is no problem in the above-mentioned treatment. Apart from antacids, I suggest you take antibiotics and do mo... Read Full »
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