Question 1

i had 2nd degree burns on my hand the pig skin grafts peeled off. is coconut oil ok to use on my new skin? how effective is it? i was burned by oil.

Accepted Answer

Not a fan of oils: Not sure how far out of the burn you are and how far the healing has progressed. So I'll answer as if the graft failed early on. I tend to be a fan of collagen dressings with or without grafts. I have been successful treating second degree burns with nothing except daily cleansing with dilute dakins solution and collagen gel as a primary dressing and then a non stick secondary.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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 4

what occurs during a skin graft procedure?

Accepted Answer

Skin transplant: An thin layer of skin is shaved off of the donor site on the body. That piece of skin may be turned into a mesh sheet. The skin graft is then transplanted to the area that needs it. The donor site (new wound) can be treated in a number of different ways.

Question 5

how can i care for a skin graft that failed?

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: It is the duty of the surgeon that performed the graft to examine and advise you about the status of the graft and its best care.

Question 6

what can i do to make my skin graft go away?

Accepted Answer

Skin graft: You can't make your skin graft go away but you may be able to improve its appearance.  It depends on the size and location of the graft, the reason you needed the graft, and whether the graft was full thickness or partial thickness.  See the doctor that gave you te graft and ask what can be done to improve the appearance.

Question 7

what does it mean if a skin graft turns blue?

Accepted Answer

No worries: The skin graft will often appear to darken once it has "taken root" and established a blood supply.  Part of this is due to discoloration from the multiple small blood vessels in the wound bed.  The skin graft will lighten over time with stable results seen about 6 months to 1 year after grafting.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: skin graft?

Accepted Answer

Skin coverage graft: A skin graft is surgically placed piece of skin that is used to cover a wound.  It can be a full thickness piece of skin, or a split thickness skin graft, meaning not all layers of the dermis are included.  They each have different characteristics, and may be used on different parts of the body.  Skin grafts are often used for treatment of burns, traumatic injuries, or reconstruction.

Question 9

how long is it supposed to it take a skin graft to heal?

Accepted Answer

3-4 weeks: If you are asking about the donor site, using modern moist wound care (air is bad for open wounds), then about 3-4 weeks for it to grow new skin.  If the site the graft was placed, then it depends on where the graft was placed, how much did it move during healing, size of the graft and many factors.  Even so, plan on 3-4 weeks for "complete" healing.

Question 10

when someon is getting a skin graft, does it have to be their skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at least part: Although combinations of grafts (xenografts) have been used, the best results are obtained when at least a portion, especially the keratinocytes come from the patient. The dermis may be obtained from other sources.

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I had 2nd degree burns on my hand the pig skin grafts peeled off. is coconut oil ok to use on my new skin? how effective is it? i was burned by oil.

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How do they do a skin graft?

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What issues might require a skin graft?

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What occurs during a skin graft procedure?

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How can i care for a skin graft that failed?

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What can i do to make my skin graft go away?

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What does it mean if a skin graft turns blue?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: skin graft?

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How long is it supposed to it take a skin graft to heal?

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When someon is getting a skin graft, does it have to be their skin?

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