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Suggest Treatment For Chemical Burn On The Fingers
Posted on
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Question : I got a chemical burn on my pinkie and ring fingers
, its very painful and it feels like my nerve endings are exposed, every time cold air such s the AC hits it the pain is excruciating., it also looks like I have puss pockets on my pinkie. Its healing slowly, im tired of being on narcotics,i have a history of abuse and don't want to go thru that again. so basically I want to know what would be the best over the counter med to take or some home remedy because imam in a lot of pain
, its very painful and it feels like my nerve endings are exposed, every time cold air such s the AC hits it the pain is excruciating., it also looks like I have puss pockets on my pinkie. Its healing slowly, im tired of being on narcotics,i have a history of abuse and don't want to go thru that again. so basically I want to know what would be the best over the counter med to take or some home remedy because imam in a lot of pain
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Appearance of pus means that there is superadded infection and requires antibiotic cover. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- apply Silver Sulphadiazine cream ( may come with the name of Quench) in small amounts over the burn thrice a day.
- apply mafenide ointment alternatively over the burn. Its antibacterial.
- wash hands thoroughly BEFORE and AFTER touching the wound.
- avoid dust over the wound.
- It would be better to cover the burn area with dressing.
Recovery from burns is a slow process & usually takes some time to heal. If you observe that condition is same aor aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Appearance of pus means that there is superadded infection and requires antibiotic cover. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- apply Silver Sulphadiazine cream ( may come with the name of Quench) in small amounts over the burn thrice a day.
- apply mafenide ointment alternatively over the burn. Its antibacterial.
- wash hands thoroughly BEFORE and AFTER touching the wound.
- avoid dust over the wound.
- It would be better to cover the burn area with dressing.
Recovery from burns is a slow process & usually takes some time to heal. If you observe that condition is same aor aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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