Question 1

i developed a friction burn on the shaft of my penis. i was wondering the best course of action for treatment. neosporin, aquaphor, or mupirocin ointment. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Use any of the two antibiotics above. In future use a water based personal lubricant or jelly on penis to reduce friction.

Question 2

what's the best treatment for 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Second degree burns: Are defined by the presence of blisters, but can range from very shallow to very deep. In general, the best treatment (in my opinion) is to remove the blisters to prevent the possibility of a closed space infection. Wash with soap and water, pat dry and apply Bacitracin ointment and a dry dressing 2-3 times/day. If increasing pain, drainage or redness or if not healed in two weeks, see a doctor.

Question 3

what's the best treatment for burns?

Accepted Answer

Depends on many...: Factors: the size, location and depth of the burn, the age and health of the patient, the mechanism of burning, etc. For minor burns with blistering, i recommend unroofing the blisters, washing with soap and water, and then applying Bacitracin ointment and a dry dressing twice daily. If increasing pain, drainage, or redness, or if not healed in 10 days, see a doctor.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for skin burns?

Accepted Answer

Many: We rate burns;
1st degree is a sunburn;try aloe
2nd degree is a blister: leave it covered, don't break the blister, and some otc antibiotic cream/ointment is O.K.;rx silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is better.
3rd degree is burned thru the skin and must be seen by a dr.Many ramifications.

Question 5

can any doc tell me what's the best treatment for 3rd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

If you truly have...: A 3rd-degree, or full-thickness, burn, unless it is very small or narrow and can heal in from the sides, it will need to be skin grafted to fully heal it. Partial-thickness (i.e., 2nd-degree) burns will heal in 1 to 3 weeks. If your wound is not fully healed after 3 weeks, you should see a general, plastic, or burn surgeon.

Question 6

what is the best treatment when home remedies don't work a minor burn?

Accepted Answer

Treatment for burn: I understand your concern.
Please see your Physician for examination of your burn for possible infection and discuss treatment at the burn site and possibly antibiotics.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for a minor burn wound?

Accepted Answer

Right after: the burn COLD water should be used to irrigate the area and after that the treatment depends upon burn degree.  Very minor burns should simply be covered by a protective dressing...antibacterial preparations may be useful if blister (2nd degree) burn results.

Hope this is helpful
Dr  Z

Question 8

what is the best treatment for a burn scar?

Accepted Answer

Depends on scar: All scars should be protected from the sun, moisturized daily and pressure or massage may help. Sometimes a special garment is prescribed for burn scars to keep pressure on them. Topical silicone has been helpful in some cases as well. Remember it takes about a year for a scar to mature. Usually reddness from a scar will diminish during this time making it less noticeable.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for a second degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Keep clean: Second degree burns are where the skin blisters and peels. It will heal in less than 2 weeks if just kept clean by washing and covering with local antibiotics such as Bacitracin ointment.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for a chemical burn from hair color?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burns: Barring necessary neutralization of the chemical, these burns are treated the same way as other burns.  Leave the blister intact (can drain with single poke from sterilized needle), keep moist with Bacitracin or better bactroban, (mupirocin) and keep covered until healed.

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