Question 1

mistakenly caustic soda spilled on my hand. what kind of treatment is suitable for this??

Accepted Answer

Start by washing: Any sort of chemical exposure to the skin should be treated initially by washing vigorously with water. Any caustic agent chemical on the skin should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 2

what treatment is given to babies when they get burns?

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Prevent infection: Usually something to keep moist and prevent infection.I use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream often which does both. Also providing a soothing agent.

Question 3

what treatment does someone with 3rd degree burns go through?

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Depends on size: 3rd degree burns generally refer to deep partial or full thickness burns.  Very small areas can heal with wound care and dressings.  Small to larger areas generally require removal of the dead burned tissue and replacing the excised tissue with skin grafts from another area of the body.  As the grafts heal over several weeks physical therapy, Moisturizing, and further surgery may be required.

Question 4

what are some treatment options for chemical burns on the back?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: Although I am large proponent of self-care this is one to get seen.  The area needs to be cleaned thoroughly and depending on the chemical it may take special agents to wash it off.

Question 5

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

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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 6

is there an effective treatment for first degree burns?

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A remedy: Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can reduce redness, pain, itching & swelling from a burn. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial / antifungal qualities.  It can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin.  Apply cool compresses. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and acetomenophen can be very helpful. Hydrate well.

Question 7

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 8

can you please suggest treatment for minor facial burns?

Accepted Answer

A minor burn ...: Would be a 1st-degree burn, such as a sunburn, or a 2nd-degree burn. Both are partial-thickness burns that will heal on their own, given good wound care. Keep the wound clean and apply antibiotic ointment to it until healed. Use simple pain meds, such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for discomfort. If it does not heal or seems like it's getting infected, you should seek medical care.

Question 9

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 10

can you please suggest treatment for horrible 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Seek Treatment: Deep 2nd degree burns need medical attention and script for silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream to help with pain and antibacterial. These can become infected and convert to full thickness loss (3rd degree). Needs careful care and dressings.  Do not ignore these. Sometimes loss/excess of skin pigment can occur along with surface scarring which is permanent.

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