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Can Silvarex Ointment Be Used For Burns On Fingers Of A Toddler?

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016

Question: My 15 month son holded hot chapathi pan and got burns on 3 fingers of his right hand. We have put his hand under cold water for some time but still bubbles have come. Please suggest if we should apply Silverex ointment and tie bandage? Or any anti biotics will be required.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply silvarex ointment - please upload image to suggest antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi... Please apply silvarex ointment in the area.

Please upload image of the injured area and mention the recently checked weight so that I can suggest you appropriate antibiotic.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (52 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor!

I have attached the images of the burns on his fingers. Please suggest!
Also let us know if there are any additional precautions for us like can we make the area wet while giving bath?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use only silvarex ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... please use only silverex ointment for application at the burns area. There is no need for oral antibiotics, this is very small burn. But I also suggest that you see a surgeon or plastic surgeon because, when we area is healing it can form a cicatrisation and prevent the fingers to be opening completely.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (9 hours later)

Thanks alot Doctor! Is fine for the affected area of the finger to get wet like while bathing?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No problem...wash it well with soap and water and apply silvarex

Detailed Answer:
Hi...no problem....wash it well with soap and water and apply silvarex.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 days later)

Thank you Doctor.
As per your suggestion, I have been trying to apply the ointment but as the burn is on the fingers of his right hand and he is putting his fingers over eye or mouth, I am forced to clean it immediately. Would it be fine to tie a cotton bandage over it after applying the ointment?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not apply bandage

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I suggest you not to apply any bandage after applying silverex ointment. Open dressing is always better. I am telling this because, if you cover such an wound with dressing then because of the warmth inside it can be a nidus for bacterial growth and secondary bacterial infection. The only way out is frequent cleansing like what you are doing right now.

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj