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Suffered Burn On Leg. Applied Ice, Boroline Ointment, Cipladine, No Relief. Will Silverex Cream Help?

Leg burnt by bike silencer on 16.02.13 (i.e.11 days back). I pour 2 to 3 mugs of water & applied ice for 5 to 10 minutes on injury. I applied boroline ointment 4-5 days. after that, now applying cipladine ointment. but no use, injury is not reducing. sometimes its looks like dry. again daily after bath its becoming wet. what to do? shall I apply Silverex cream?
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi ! If the area has not healed yet, it seems that either it is infected or it is a deep burn. Depending on the extent of the burn, the deep burn may slough up in about 2-3 weeks time leaving a granulation area. If that happens, then it may require a skin grafting depending on the area of the burn. In case it is infected, you may have to consult your family physician who may advise you for a culture sensitivity of the discharge from the wound, and may put you on a course of antibiotics and regular dressings, which will heal the wound.
Wishing you an early recovery.
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Suffered Burn On Leg. Applied Ice, Boroline Ointment, Cipladine, No Relief. Will Silverex Cream Help?

Hi ! If the area has not healed yet, it seems that either it is infected or it is a deep burn. Depending on the extent of the burn, the deep burn may slough up in about 2-3 weeks time leaving a granulation area. If that happens, then it may require a skin grafting depending on the area of the burn. In case it is infected, you may have to consult your family physician who may advise you for a culture sensitivity of the discharge from the wound, and may put you on a course of antibiotics and regular dressings, which will heal the wound. Wishing you an early recovery.