Question 1

how to help the healing process of a chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Care: Burns are the response of the tissues to injury from heat. It is an inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Depth determines care.  Do not use ice worsens already injured skin. Cool water soaks help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Protect from further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 2

hi, i'm trying to complete a tutorial but cannot find the answers for "healing process for 2nd deg burns" and "healing process for 3rd deg burns"?

Accepted Answer

With burns,: time to healing depends on how deep the burn is. In general, a burn that heals in less than three weeks does not need surgery. Third degree (fullthickness) burns heal by contraction only and usually need skin grafting. Partial thickness (2nd degree ) burns cover a wide spectrum from just into the dermis all the way to nearly full thickness. Their depth will determine how and if they will heal.

Question 3

is burning part of the healing process after hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: At the skin nereves regenereate they can put out a neuropathic cause of oainsuch as burning. This is usually self resolving. If not medicines such as Neurontin (gabapentin) can be used but are usually not necessary.

Question 4

is there anything i can do to speed up the healing process of a burn and prevent blisters?

Accepted Answer

1st or 2nd degree: Blisters develop in a more serious burn, called a second degree burn.  If you have a first degree burn it isn't going to blister later.  Cool the burn under cool (not cold) running water for 10 or 15 minutes or until the pain subsides. Don't ice it. If it is very large even though not blistered have it looked at.

Question 5

i'm being treated for a  4"x12" 2nd degree burn on my stomach +7 days now.   will going back to my active job inhibit the healing process?

Accepted Answer

No: Bioclusive membrane is excellent for this. Water is good for it. Aquaphor or vaseline are good for it. Avoid peroxide or any other antiseptics. Avoid Bacitracin, Neosporin, and triple antibiotic as they are useless and common sensitizers.

Question 6

i have some very painful  vaginal friction burns and blistering (monogamous )what should i do to relieve pain/itching & help healing process.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Soak in the tub and take pain reliever now.  Avoid intercourse and see your doctor asap to rule out infection.

Question 7

my legs are peeling from a sunburn and the burn has turned a deep purple. should i go to the er or is this part of the healing process?

Accepted Answer

Healing Process: It is probably healing process and it is not an emergency to go to ER
if still of concern consult your family doctor and let him check you

Question 8

i have hsv1 on my genitals. as the sores heal they burn and sting. is this normal for the healing process ? i'm already taking acyclovir

Accepted Answer

Yes: Be sure you are not applying alcohol or other irritants to open sores.

Question 9

what can i do to help speed up the healing process of my skin?

Accepted Answer

Wounds vary: Localized small wounds can be rinsed with sterile saline and dressed with a topical antibiotic ointment and covered with a sterile dressing. Deeper more involved wounds with extending redness past the immediate margins will likely require a more aggressive approach such as incision and drainage, or debridement, and possible oral antibiotics. Consult with your physician to see what is best for your.

Question 10

please explain if it is true that picking the pimples in your face can damage your skin and also slows down the healing process?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Yes, the physical trauma of picking a pimple may lead to scarring. At the very least the picking/squeezing creates more irritation and inflammation that aggravates acne and slows healing.  See a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

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Hi, i'm trying to complete a tutorial but cannot find the answers for "healing process for 2nd deg burns" and "healing process for 3rd deg burns"?

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Is burning part of the healing process after hernia surgery?

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Is there anything i can do to speed up the healing process of a burn and prevent blisters?

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I'm being treated for a 4"x12" 2nd degree burn on my stomach +7 days now. will going back to my active job inhibit the healing process?

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I have some very painful vaginal friction burns and blistering (monogamous )what should i do to relieve pain/itching & help healing process.?

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My legs are peeling from a sunburn and the burn has turned a deep purple. should i go to the er or is this part of the healing process?

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I have hsv1 on my genitals. as the sores heal they burn and sting. is this normal for the healing process ? i'm already taking acyclovir

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What can i do to help speed up the healing process of my skin?

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Please explain if it is true that picking the pimples in your face can damage your skin and also slows down the healing process?

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