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What Should Be Done After Accidental Burn Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016
Question: Hi,
I got burnt from hot surface on my legs while walking. It has got red and paining. Attached the image for reference could you please help with the further steps of action.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Silver sulfadiazine (silverex) cream and pain medications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry to know about this condition. I went through the details and the images sent. It seems to be superficial burn injuries - grade 1 injuries and it should resolve without significant complications.

I will suggest that you apply silver sulfadiazine cream. It is available as silverex cream locally. You can apply it on the entire burnt area. You can also take antiinflammatory pain medicine like ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after food. Drink plenty of fluids.

This injury should heal gradually within a few days. But if it worsens or if you develop foul smelling discharge / more raw areas, you should visit a doctor or ask e questions.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Should Be Done After Accidental Burn Injury?

Brief Answer: Silver sulfadiazine (silverex) cream and pain medications Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry to know about this condition. I went through the details and the images sent. It seems to be superficial burn injuries - grade 1 injuries and it should resolve without significant complications. I will suggest that you apply silver sulfadiazine cream. It is available as silverex cream locally. You can apply it on the entire burnt area. You can also take antiinflammatory pain medicine like ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after food. Drink plenty of fluids. This injury should heal gradually within a few days. But if it worsens or if you develop foul smelling discharge / more raw areas, you should visit a doctor or ask e questions. Regards