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How Can A Burn Wound On The Leg Be Treated?
I went on a motorcycle for the first time and my leg (inside lower calf) touched the extremely hot pipe. My skin immediately blistered (about 3 inches by 2 inches). The blister broke on its own but now my skin is raw. I have been in a pool and the blister skin that covered the wound is gone due to time in the water. How do I treat this burn? I am diabetic so I want to be extra careful.
Thu, 20 Jul 2017
Anonymous's Response
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Wash the wound with Normal Saline.
and then apply Silver Ex cream (Silver Nitrate).
and leave it open.
Also start an antibiotic to prevent any infection
- Tab Amoxiclav 625 mg twice daily for 3 days
and then apply Silver Ex cream (Silver Nitrate).
and leave it open.
Also start an antibiotic to prevent any infection
- Tab Amoxiclav 625 mg twice daily for 3 days
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