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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In Foot

Hi --- I burned my finger and foot on microwave caramel which I had intended to put over popcorn for my grandchild. The finger is healing but the foot is not completely healed in one area. Right now, it is quite red looking and sore. I had been using bactitracin on it but am not wondering if I need to stop using it as it has been 2 weeks today since this occurred. I also have tried aloe vera from a home plant. Any other suggestions?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Hello,
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.

From what you have described, looks like you are doing the right things to your burning wound.
The area that is not healed yet must have been a deeper burning, or it is on the plantar/soft skin area of the foot.

If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend to continue the antibiotic if there is still skin damage, but if its already healed then continue using only aloe vera, or any other cream with no smell and color.. Most important thing of healing fast though, is keeping always the skin clean and well moisturized.

Massaging your scars with lotion will keep them moist, make them less sensitive and make your stretching easier. It may also prevent skin breakdown.

Taking some pain killers as Ibuprofen 400 mg as needed, will help with the pain also.

Hope this information is helpful.
Take care.

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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In Foot

Hello, This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question. From what you have described, looks like you are doing the right things to your burning wound. The area that is not healed yet must have been a deeper burning, or it is on the plantar/soft skin area of the foot. If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend to continue the antibiotic if there is still skin damage, but if its already healed then continue using only aloe vera, or any other cream with no smell and color.. Most important thing of healing fast though, is keeping always the skin clean and well moisturized. Massaging your scars with lotion will keep them moist, make them less sensitive and make your stretching easier. It may also prevent skin breakdown. Taking some pain killers as Ibuprofen 400 mg as needed, will help with the pain also. Hope this information is helpful. Take care.