Suggest Treatment For Severe Cigarette Burns On The Skin

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2017

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Wed, 26 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. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Second degree most likely, but infected

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

These are likely to be second-degree burns but there are signs of infection.

So you should start an antibiotic course with Amoxicillin 2X 1grams daily for 7 days. Second, you can apply antibiotic creams such as Mupirocin and also apply silicon based ointment or Dermazine. All these medications require a prescription. Some ointments may be over OTC but you should ask this in the pharmacy.

The wound should be kept clean and dry, avoid scratching.

This should heal within 2-3 weeks.

Wish you good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards

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