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Suggest An Ideal Cream To Lighten Scar Marks
Question: Best ointment or cream to lighten the scar mark of superficial second degree burn sustained 2_3 days back on thigh of my 4 yr old daughter.she got burnt due to steam water from steamer .we had applied silverrex on the wound 30- 45 mins approx after she got burned .the site- from lower mid thigh to just above knee.then dressing was done.on next day dressing was done with biatian ag dressing,still wound is under dressing n she she is on bedrest under cover of augmentin dds,n combiflam sos.becosules syrup was prescribed too but was not given,is it required.ques1-is it advisable to keep the wound under dressing of biatian ag again for better cosmetic results.ques2- tell us creams to lighten the scar n when to start applying ques3- is becosule syrup reqd for better wound healing? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Superficial second degree burn generally does not scar
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I ahve gone through your query and I have noted your concern
Yes, it is advisable to dress the wound not only to prevent secondary infection and hastern healing and thereby prevent/ reduce scarring.
Second degree superficial burns usually heal with no scarring or very superficial scarring. There may be pigment changes e.g hypo or hyperpigmentation.
Once the wound has healed/ re-epithelialised further treatment would depend on the end result i.e complications. The most common complication is pigment changes which can be hypo or hyperpigmentation or combination of both.
Pigmentation usually returns with time if there was depigmentation following a burn. A moderately potent topical steroid cream or tacrolimus ointment may be used to hasten re-pigmentation.
Sometimes there may be hyperpigmentation following a burn which can also be reduced with a moderately potent topical steroid cream.
For now the focus should be on allowing the wound to heal/ re-epilthialise. It should take around 2-3 weeks to re-epithelialise and then you can review with a dermatologist to manage the complications.
Becosule syp is usually given along with an antibiotic as a precaution against risk of alteration of intestinal bacterial flora and antibiotic induced diarrhea. It is not absolutely necessary but it would be better to give it while antibiotic is being given.
Regards
Superficial second degree burn generally does not scar
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I ahve gone through your query and I have noted your concern
Yes, it is advisable to dress the wound not only to prevent secondary infection and hastern healing and thereby prevent/ reduce scarring.
Second degree superficial burns usually heal with no scarring or very superficial scarring. There may be pigment changes e.g hypo or hyperpigmentation.
Once the wound has healed/ re-epithelialised further treatment would depend on the end result i.e complications. The most common complication is pigment changes which can be hypo or hyperpigmentation or combination of both.
Pigmentation usually returns with time if there was depigmentation following a burn. A moderately potent topical steroid cream or tacrolimus ointment may be used to hasten re-pigmentation.
Sometimes there may be hyperpigmentation following a burn which can also be reduced with a moderately potent topical steroid cream.
For now the focus should be on allowing the wound to heal/ re-epilthialise. It should take around 2-3 weeks to re-epithelialise and then you can review with a dermatologist to manage the complications.
Becosule syp is usually given along with an antibiotic as a precaution against risk of alteration of intestinal bacterial flora and antibiotic induced diarrhea. It is not absolutely necessary but it would be better to give it while antibiotic is being given.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for answering.. tomorrow she has to go for redressing which will give better results in long terms normal dressing or biatian ag. How long we have to cover the wound.
Brief Answer:
Approximately 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Of course Biatain Ag dressing would give better results. Dressing needs to be done till the wound gets re-epithelialized i.e covered with skin which would take approximately 2 weeks.
Regards
Approximately 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Of course Biatain Ag dressing would give better results. Dressing needs to be done till the wound gets re-epithelialized i.e covered with skin which would take approximately 2 weeks.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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