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How Long Do Superficial Wounds Take To Heal Completely?

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

Question: How bAd is this will this heal on its own?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the image you uploaded, the wound/burn is superficial and should heal without complication if adequate wound care is ensured. Wash the area daily with normal saline or povidone solution. Apply topcal triple antibiotic ointment to avoid superficial/ super added infection. Avoid tight clothing to lessen the irritation.

Wishing you best of health

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)

So as long as i take care of it the red XXXXXXX will go away? Like normal?
Its a bit tender when touuched but not other wise
I should not be too alarmed ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 minute later)

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Hello again.

Yes, It will resolve most likely with the above care. You can relax.

Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)

How long would you say i should wait before having sex as my wife and i have been trying to have a baby and her window is starting up at the end of the week. Should i skip tjis cycle?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 minutes later)

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One week at least

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Hello again.

Based on the condition of the wound, I would advise a rest period of at least a week for it to heal.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (21 hours later)

Can you please look at the area today
Its been a total of 3 days since it occured its less tender when touched and ive been putting on the antibiotic cream
Is tje dark area permanent? Or will it heal normaly?
Should i be wrapping the area up
I dont want to see a doctor bc its in a weird area and a bit embrassing but do you think i risk damage to this important area?
?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Hello again.

The second image which you uploaded is not visible or loading properly. Can you repost it to view it properly.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 minutes later)

Re posted but lmk what you think and re read my last message i can only follow up 1 more time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 minutes later)

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The area is healing well. There is bound to be some scar tissue formation initially but it will fade away with time.

No, you should not wrap it up in any sort of bandage. Keep it aerated by wearing loose undergarments for better healing.

Continue the topical antibiotic for now. It involves the superficial skin. Its likely to be a healing without complications. However, its always a good idea for a doctor to examine the area physically to feel the progress of the wound under aseptic conditions rather than just seeing it.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (25 minutes later)

So its not what you would call a deep wound or a deep burn? Or anything that should be a deep worry? Its only the top layer?
Is this an open cut?
I would rather wait it out before seeing a DR in person but you think it seems to have shown a bit of improvement over yesterday?

Thanks for you time you have been a great help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

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Yes. It's not a deep or open cut and is likely to heal without complications as it has evidently shown improvement since yesterday.

You are most welcome

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (29 hours later)

You said what I have was a superficial wound right?
which is less of a degree burn right?
Based on the pics the last being today the 3rd day after I noticed it 4 since it happened

You without a doubt would not say it looks like. A say 3rd degree or 4th degree burn
But only 1st degree or less which is superficial?

Update today is no pain when touched big improvement over 2 days ago would this be common if it was a serious burn?
Would you say it's been healing over the last 4days and not getting worse? What should I expect durning the healing process will the darken areas begin to peal? And If it begins to peal and I peal it will that be bad?
does it scab up? Does it just fade? Will it look this way for good?

I've been keeping it clean and using the triple antibiotic cream 2x every day

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (32 minutes later)

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Hello again.

Yes, it has healed very well so far. The progress is excellent.

Its a first degree burn which affects the superficial layer of the skin only. I say its superficial because there are already patches of healthy skin generating in between the wound which is a very good sign.

There is high likelihood that this will scab off and resolve completely without any significant scarring or pigmentation.

Continue the same treatment with the triple antibiotic and don't manually remove or peal any skin. It will fall off itself.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

Just wanted to get your thoughts today on the progress
On how it looks today I always put the cream on. Before bed is that ok? Or does that prevent it from healing over night i posted a pic of how it looks this morning

Thanks you've been a big help during this troubled time i hope there is a way to give you a good rating

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (34 minutes later)

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Hello again

I can see a peeling off of the scab. I hope you haven't done it manually and it's coming off by itself.

Yes, you can apply it before going to bed. That won't do any harm.

Let me know if you have any query

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (39 hours later)

Here is how things look now
The scab kinda came off over the last few days on its own while in shower or applying cream which I still do 2-3 times a day is this going to re scab? If so I'll make sure not to wash it too much ect
or is this pretty much going to be how it's going to look now? Is this considered an open wound because I know they make scar treatment cream but I can't be applied if the wound is open?
Should I wait before using that?
You've been a big help during this process I appreciate it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (12 hours later)

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Hello again.

Its probably not going to re scab. The wound has healed very well. It will take time to heal completely.

There is no harm in taking a bath or exposure to water.

I wouldn't advise any scar treatment unless you discuss it with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Permanent scarring is unlikely with this wound.

I would advise a zinc containing supplement for a month such as surbex Z for quicker regeneration and healing. You may discuss this option with your GP.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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