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Suggest Whether Using Flamazine Cream Can Cause Scars

hi i have a quastion because i got burned in my hand 2nd degree from water steam n i dont wanna have any scars left on my skin. When i got burned i used running water for 5-10 min max then i made a shower right away so contacted hot water in the hand again which i think made it worse - then i consulted a doctor 4 days later - he gave me a cream Flamazine for 4-5 days but i am hearing this cream can cause scars - is it true ? Please help dont know what to do - i live in Québec, Canada. On the other side the pharmacist said to continue. This covers half of my right hand and is very visible - what do i do ?
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hi! Thank you for your question!
Flamazine contains an ingredient which is an antibacterial that is active against a wide range of bacteria. It treats and prevents infections at the site of the burn. It is pretty normal to use it after a burn and it won`t cause any scars. But as it contains only the ingredient that I mentioned above(sulfadiazine), I would recommend you use another topical cream at the same time. You can use Cicalfate or Bepanthen unguentum 2-3 times a day.
I hope this helps. Wish you good health!
Feel free to contact me again if anything is unclear.
Dr. Migena GEGA
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Suggest Whether Using Flamazine Cream Can Cause Scars

Hi! Thank you for your question! Flamazine contains an ingredient which is an antibacterial that is active against a wide range of bacteria. It treats and prevents infections at the site of the burn. It is pretty normal to use it after a burn and it won`t cause any scars. But as it contains only the ingredient that I mentioned above(sulfadiazine), I would recommend you use another topical cream at the same time. You can use Cicalfate or Bepanthen unguentum 2-3 times a day. I hope this helps. Wish you good health! Feel free to contact me again if anything is unclear. Dr. Migena GEGA