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Suggest Treatment For Burns On The Body After Accidentally Spilling Hot Water

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Posted on Fri, 14 Apr 2017
Question: Hello doctors,
The day before yesterday i had burnt myself with some hot water on my face, neck breast and arm. My pain has gone away but i have the dead skin falling out that leaves like a wound. I have been applying Aloe Vera Gel that dries up my skin that am not sure i should continue using. I would love to know whats the best treatment to heal my skin and not causing more damages on my face.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Maheshwari (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dear it will take few weeks to heal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to the HCM,
Dear from your pics it seems that these are first degree burns and can be healed on their own.
Since first degree burns are simple burns and human skin has tendency to change and turnover every few weeks.So applying any burnheal ointment and antiseptic cream would help.
If you get fever or pain then taking antibiotic for example amoxicillin 250 three times and simple painkiller would also help.
Otherwise simple burnheal ointment and antiseptic cream for local application might help.

Hopefully my answer will be helpful,
please do share in case you need more help.
Best regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Maheshwari (52 minutes later)
So should i stop using the aloe vera gel? is vitamin e cream good to help with healing process for my skin?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Maheshwari (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can apply later on.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thankyou for asking again.
You may apply aleovera gel later on ,it may help reduce burn marks so the Vitamin E.
Right now applying burnheal and antiseptic cream would prevent superficial infection.
Best Regards.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Suggest Treatment For Burns On The Body After Accidentally Spilling Hot Water

Brief Answer: Dear it will take few weeks to heal. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to the HCM, Dear from your pics it seems that these are first degree burns and can be healed on their own. Since first degree burns are simple burns and human skin has tendency to change and turnover every few weeks.So applying any burnheal ointment and antiseptic cream would help. If you get fever or pain then taking antibiotic for example amoxicillin 250 three times and simple painkiller would also help. Otherwise simple burnheal ointment and antiseptic cream for local application might help. Hopefully my answer will be helpful, please do share in case you need more help. Best regards, Dr.Maheshwari