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Using Silvadene Cream On Burns Received During Radiation Therapy. Turned Brown And Pasty. Infection Sign?

Hi. I have been using prescribed silvadene cream on my neck for burns received from radiation therapy for a squamous cell cancer in the throat area/lymph node. My question is whether i should be concerned that the silvadene cream has turned brown and pasty in certain small areas where applied. Is this a sign of infection?
Thu, 21 Nov 2013
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Silvaden cream contains silver ions, it's natural for it to turn brown after coming in contact with skin or body secretion.

Kindly get back to me if you have any other query

Take care

Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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Using Silvadene Cream On Burns Received During Radiation Therapy. Turned Brown And Pasty. Infection Sign?

Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Silvaden cream contains silver ions, it s natural for it to turn brown after coming in contact with skin or body secretion. Kindly get back to me if you have any other query Take care Regards Dr T Shobha MBBS MD