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Redness, Itching, Bumps After Applying Undiluted Savlon On Cheek. Chemical Burn?
Hi, I applied undiluted savlon on my cheek and left it overnight . In the morning my cheek is red , itchy , bumpy .Is it a chemical burn? I am so stressed out that whether this will clear on its own? Will there be any scars? How long it will take to heal?Or does it need any treatment /medication ?Thank you in advance.
Mon, 31 Dec 2012
Hello,
It looks like a first degree burn. Most superficial burns heal within about two weeks and don't usually leave a scar.
Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry.
For such type of burns; you can apply antibiotic cream such as silver sulfadiazine..It will prevent infection and help in fast healing.
There is nothing to worry.
Thanks
It looks like a first degree burn. Most superficial burns heal within about two weeks and don't usually leave a scar.
Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry.
For such type of burns; you can apply antibiotic cream such as silver sulfadiazine..It will prevent infection and help in fast healing.
There is nothing to worry.
Thanks
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Hi,
This is Dr. Rahul Nagar from New Delhi, India.
I am a consultant dermatologist.
Yes it is a chemical burn.
With time and proper medications it would clear.
If treated correctly, there shouldn't be any scars. Any scars would be temporary.
It may take 1-6 months to heal.
Apply flutibact cream for 7-10 days, twica daily and later apply melalong cream at night and sunscreen with a SPF30 during daytime.
Get well soon.
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This is Dr. Rahul Nagar from New Delhi, India.
I am a consultant dermatologist.
Yes it is a chemical burn.
With time and proper medications it would clear.
If treated correctly, there shouldn't be any scars. Any scars would be temporary.
It may take 1-6 months to heal.
Apply flutibact cream for 7-10 days, twica daily and later apply melalong cream at night and sunscreen with a SPF30 during daytime.
Get well soon.
Meet A dermatologist before starting treatment
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