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Suggest Remedy For Redness Around A Burn Mark On Neck

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

Question: I burned my neck and chest area layer of skin off leaving burn area white. no bluster or pain. treatment i was using alot neosporine and aloe raw form with a light gause covering burn. i am leaving to mexico on the 18th and wanted to find a method to a speedy recovery. i ask a doctor on line he said to keep it uncovered and stop using aloe and neosporine. medicine referred was silver sulf. cream, i had some in my home but it expired in 2013 he said not to use it but i cant find medicine in store. Now my burn has worsen red area the edges what should i do please help. i have pics i can upload .burn happened on Thursday 12, 2016 at 10:30am, all was well until a few hours ago. the interesting about it burn area is still white color, scab has not formered. i would like to keep it bandage because it is right in the area where shirt button are. gause has been removed from burn since 11:30pm pacific time. going to sleep like that i feel like i have to put something on it so i have continued to apply Aloe in its raw form

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply an antibiotic cream and a good moisturiser

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for writing to me on HCM.
I have reviewed all the clinical pictures.
Nothing to worry as the burns seem like superficial and you will be fine soon.
I would advise you to apply a good antibiotic cream like Fusidic acid cream twice a day and a good moisturiser like soft paraffin 3-4 times a day.
Its better to leave it open for faster and healthy healing.
Analgesics like diclofenac can be taken to alleviate pain or burning sensation.
Use sunscreen on the top moisturiser in case going out in sun.
Use a gentle moisturiswr based soap while taking shower.
I am sure you will be fine soon with the treatment i have advised.
let me know if you require any further help from my side.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (8 hours later)

Where can i purchase treament product
antibiotic cream like Fusidic acid cream
soft paraffin 3-4 times a day.
Analgesics like diclofenac
sunscreen - any specific or any type?
moisturizer based soap- dove ok or which do you refer me to use.

what treatment to prevent scaring I know what i do now is the end result. Aloe ok??? Vitamin E??? or both.

Any speedy recovery treatment i will to do anything for this to go away before family reunion on the 18th.

Healing process time window?

if i do yard work can i put on Gause or just avoid all together?

When is it ok to do activities ?
swimming
walk jog
tennis

things to wear?( to prevent scaring/ rapid healing)
because it is in the bra zone should i avoid getting dressed or sport bra ok? I but bra strap down but sometimes it creeps up and rubs?
Tank top with open jacket sometimes collar often rubs up?
or avoid clothing and or how long?

treatment i am using
amoxaciline on 3rd dose (does it look infected)
Aloe (3am today)
woke up and redness decreased about 50%, would like to upload picture but i dont see any option to do so?? i will feel a lot better if you see picture

burn is dry have not put on any anointment can i use Bacitracin zink or neiosporin until i go purchase your treatment suggestions

Anything else you can think of?

i called my pharmacist and she does not carry any of the product you mention can you let me know what i can get at rite aid in San XXXXXXX ca or prescription medication for me? why am i so confused??? this should be easy ! please dont take hours to reply every min. counts

uploaded current picture of burn, hello????
going to get dressed now hopefully i hear from you soon need to go to the store to purchase items

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Any good moisturiser will do

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are not able to get the medications I have suggested then as an alternative you can apply any good moisturiser like Cetaphil moisturising cream or Vaseline moisturising cream or Nivea moisturising cream.
The moisturiser will help in rapid and proper healing of skin. It will also prevent scarring.
Apply in generous amount 4-5 times a day.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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