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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Itching Around Burns On Skin

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

Question: Hi, my daughter was burned by boiling cooking oil, we used some cream that healed the place but later started swelling with itchy. please find attached picture for your reference.

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
keloid formation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached pictures.
It looks like excessive scar formation also called as keloid.
It happens commonly with big injuries.
For itching you can try cetrizine which I usually prescribe in my clinic.
This itching will settle down soon and nothing to worry.
If swelling increases or becomes painful better to consult your doctor.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

so what can I do to clear the swell place

Answered by Dr. Arun (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
will take time avoid ointments

Detailed Answer:
The scar will modify in a few weeks
Ointments will only make it worse. Avoid them.
If not improving in a month you can plan minor surgical removal of excess scar tissue.
Regards

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