Suggest Treatment For Skin Burn

Posted on Mon, 29 May 2017

Question: Hi, boiling milk got spill on my right palm and fingers. For 30 min I kept in cold water and was having severe burning. Then I have applied silverex - silver nitrate gel but continue to have severe burning on the palm and fingers.

Do no see any bubbles or skin pulled out but I think it's swell.

PL advise. Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Resepcted XXXX,hi second degree superficial burns likely.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Burning is associated with irritation of nerve endings .
* Continue ice application with silverex every hourly .
* Take analgesic Acetaminophen (325)mg every 6 hourly after meals.
* Need of systemic antibiotics may be according to assessment clinically.
* Avoid any friction / working with the same hand .
* Maintain your hydration with plenty of liquids .
* Elevation of the hand to some level gives more relief in pain.
* Avoid stress it is going to be fine soon .
Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further queries ( preferably with photograph if no objection )
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Wishing you fast speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (23 minutes later)

Thanks for your revert, I have also uploded the pic for your review. It's burning a lot.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
respected XXXX,hi no uploaded pic herewith found

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi
No uploaded pic is found herewith.
for more burning can add tab.diclofenac(50)mg mor & eve after meals for more profound & faster results ( provided you are an adult & you do not have any drug
sensitivity )
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T