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How To Treat A Chemical Burn On The Skin Caused By Applying Garlic?
I applied crushed garlic to my scalp right at the base of my neck in an attempt to treat what I suspect is ringworm. I left it on too long and now have a chemical burn that has scabbed over. Can I expect the hair to regrow in this area or have i done irreparable harm ?
Fri, 16 May 2014
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First and foremost, we need to treat the chemical burn/irritant dermatitis resulting from garlic application and then later on we can worry about whether hair would grow from that area.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a topical moderately potent topical steroid+antibiotic (fluticasone + mupirocin) combination ointment, twice daily for a week or 10 days.
A short course of an oral steroids e,g omnacortil in a dose of 40mg once daily after breakfast for 7 days would aid in faster recovery from the dermatitis.
Since the area is raw and oozing, therefore there is a chance of secondary bacterial infection of the dermatitis. I would also suggest a week's course of an oral antibiotic from the penicillin or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
An OTC antihistamine once daily is also advisable.
regards
First and foremost, we need to treat the chemical burn/irritant dermatitis resulting from garlic application and then later on we can worry about whether hair would grow from that area.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a topical moderately potent topical steroid+antibiotic (fluticasone + mupirocin) combination ointment, twice daily for a week or 10 days.
A short course of an oral steroids e,g omnacortil in a dose of 40mg once daily after breakfast for 7 days would aid in faster recovery from the dermatitis.
Since the area is raw and oozing, therefore there is a chance of secondary bacterial infection of the dermatitis. I would also suggest a week's course of an oral antibiotic from the penicillin or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
An OTC antihistamine once daily is also advisable.
regards
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