Suggest Treatment For Severe Cigarette Burns On The Skin

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017

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Tue, 25 Jul 2017 Answered on

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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

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee