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Suggest Treatment For Second Degree Skin Burn

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2014

Question: I recently suffered a 2nd degree burn from a muffler on a motorbike, it didn't look so bad at first so I ignored it. the following night it looked much worse so I put over the counter ointment sterile gauze and wrapped it. after 5 days I began to worry so I went to a hospital. I'm currently in south Korea with no medical coverage. the doctors scraped it and shaved it, dressed it and gave me a shot and some meds. there was a small yellow discoloration at that time, about 1 inch in size. now 2 weeks later almost everything has healed but the discoloration has expanded and has healed or changed in 4 days. its 3 inches in size, its a little painful but I'm not running a fever. I'm very worried its infected but no doctors here speak English and the medical practices are not very good. I need advi e on if it looks infected and what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
UPLOAD FEW IMAGES OF WOUNDED AREA.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I understand your current problem and concerned thing. However, I would like to view some images of wounded area so that I can understand properly.

Kindly, upload or attach some CLEAR and GOOD quality images of that area. It will help to assist you better and give proper guideline.

Waiting for your response.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (6 hours later)

these were taken over the past 4 days, I'm just concerned that the discoloration area isn't healing. everything else healed but it seems to have stopped healing. my biggest concern is infection. I'm not in a lot of pain but there is some swelling around the ankle and tenderness. I only have access to basic pharmacy in my location and the hospital here in south Korea is reluctant to give me antibiotics or medicated creams. is there anything I could buy over the counter or better yet online? thank you for your time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NO INFECTION. FOLLOW THE ADVICE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for attached image. Followings are my comments:

1) I have reviewed your uploaded images. There is NO sign of pus collection or infection. 2nd degree burn usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to heal completely. Your healing process is continued with new granulation tissue. It is quite GOOD.

2) I suggest to apply Topical Sucralfate Cream over the wound area and take oral anti-inflammatory drug (Combined Aceclofenac, Serratiopeptidase, Trypsin, and Chymotrypsin). It will help to reduce swelling, inflammation and accelerate wound healing more better. You can get above medicines Over The Counter. Do dressing regularly.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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