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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cigarette Burns On The Skin
Question: I got two cigarette burns on the boundary of them it is red and in it they are a mix of green and white what should i do and what type pf burn do you think itis
Brief Answer:
Apply a topical antibiotic
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.
It is likely to be a second/third-degree burn involving the epidermis and most of the dermis.
I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Apply a topical antibiotic
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.
It is likely to be a second/third-degree burn involving the epidermis and most of the dermis.
I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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