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Suggest Treatment For Blistering Of Skin On Leg After A Sun Burn
Brief Answer:
Acute sunburn
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that your son has had a severe sunburn with blistering on his lower leg.
Blistering indicates a severe degree of sunburn. It will be associated with a lot of inflammation. Cold compresses and Ibuprofen will provide symptomatic relief, however, he may require a short course of oral steroids like Prednisolone for 3-5 days for the inflammation to completely settle.
He may also require an antibiotic cream like 2% Mupirocin to prevent any infection.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
It would be good if you could upload a picture. If not, based on your history and description, I would advise you to visit your GP and get a prescription for the above mentioned medications.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Acute sunburn
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that your son has had a severe sunburn with blistering on his lower leg.
Blistering indicates a severe degree of sunburn. It will be associated with a lot of inflammation. Cold compresses and Ibuprofen will provide symptomatic relief, however, he may require a short course of oral steroids like Prednisolone for 3-5 days for the inflammation to completely settle.
He may also require an antibiotic cream like 2% Mupirocin to prevent any infection.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
It would be good if you could upload a picture. If not, based on your history and description, I would advise you to visit your GP and get a prescription for the above mentioned medications.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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