Question 1

have a burn from base chemical that is red some brown. if if gets infected will it require a skin graft? how do i avoid a skin graph?

Accepted Answer

Skin burn: See a dermatologist for a full or partial thickness burn.  The need for a skin graft can best be determined by a full evaluation of the burn.

Question 2

what issues might require a skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Tissue loss: Loss of the layers of skin or other soft tissue defects are some of the reasons. Typically, a skin graft is used to accelerate or improve healing. Common reasons for skin grafts include burns, trauma, skin ulceration, tissue loss from cancer.

Question 3

what degree of burns requires a skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Third: A third degree burn or damage to the deeper dermis may require a skin graft to close the wound. This would be determined by a plastic surgeon

Question 4

when should i start using mederma for skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Once healed: Once the wound has completely epithelialized and no drainage or scabs are present, it should be safe. Your best bet is to ask your surgeon. He or she can tell you when it's time.

Question 5

what should i do with an abscess in my skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Incise/drain/medic8: A simple incision and drainage procedure will evacuate the puss and then antibiotics may be prescribed for any cellulitis or to prevent spread.

Question 6

what is a way to keep bandages / skin graft dry while camping?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A cast or bandage protector will keep dressings dry, but the best advice is to not go camping or expose the dressing to elements or water until all healed.

Question 7

if someone has rosacea can they get a skin graft to cover it up?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea therapy: There are many treatment choices for rosacea depending on the severity and extent of symptoms. Available medical treatments include antibacterial washes, topical creams, antibiotic pills, lasers, pulsed-light therapies, photodynamic therapy, and isotretinoin. Skin graft is not a treatment for rosacea.

Question 8

can someone tell me how to know if my skin graft healing properly?

Accepted Answer

Skin growth: Both donor and recipient sites should be without odor, drainage and skin growth.

Question 9

what to do if i got worse. what i want to know is if i get a skin graft over the open wounds is there a possibility they might heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Skin grafts are used to help open wounds heal but it depends on the type of wound and location of the wound.  There are some areas that are not good places to put skin grafts.  I recommend you see a wound specialist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

how do they do a skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Skin from one area..: Is taken off and put down somewhere else.  There is a lot of technical stuff but that's the basics.

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Have a burn from base chemical that is red some brown. if if gets infected will it require a skin graft? how do i avoid a skin graph?

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What issues might require a skin graft?

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What degree of burns requires a skin graft?

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When should i start using mederma for skin graft?

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What should i do with an abscess in my skin graft?

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What is a way to keep bandages / skin graft dry while camping?

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If someone has rosacea can they get a skin graft to cover it up?

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Can someone tell me how to know if my skin graft healing properly?

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What to do if i got worse. what i want to know is if i get a skin graft over the open wounds is there a possibility they might heal?

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How do they do a skin graft?

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