Can Burns On The Lips Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 6 Apr 2017

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Question : how do i treat a burn from tretinoin 0.1% cream on the lips. it was used for about 9 days for 2 to 4 times a day. severe ulcers formed. the drug was stopped and a methylprednisolone 4 mg dose pack has been taken. there has been some improvement but it is still not healed. what can i do now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

You may use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or flutivate propionate 0.05% cream or betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream, twice daily for a week. That should make it fine.

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