Question 1

how fast can i make my scalded skin syndrome go away?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: This is caused by an infection which can be dangerous and needs to be treated, should improve with proper antibiotics.

Question 2

my skin has peeled after a scald burn.but the new skin is normal but its texture's. more smooth and a little bit pink.. is iit normal.

Accepted Answer

Burn: Sounds completely normal.  Give it time and keep it protected from the sunlight.

Question 3

what is proper skin care when pigmented areas after second degree scalds are healing?

Accepted Answer

Steroid cream: Steroid cream may decrease post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. A dermatologist if this persistscan prescribe a retinoid to ise along with a topical steroid.

Question 4

is it ok to apply for spray on skin for my son's non-blistered scald burn?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what sort of spray you have in mind. If you mean one of those antibiotic sprays, it's okay (but not necessary). A soothing emollient lotion will work too, but you don't have to apply anything if you don't want to. Just keep the area clean.

Question 5

my skin has peeled after a scald burn but now i've a mild erythema..is it normal! what can i use to reduce this erythema!

Accepted Answer

Try application of : Aloe vera directly from the plant. Most lotions containing it - have too low a %.

Question 6

i had asmall superf. scald burn 12 dsago.now the burned superf skin wrinkled, brown seems v. loose but stillnot peeled, is it normal?is it'll peel spont

Accepted Answer

Burn : The brown loose skin is dead skin. It will peel on its own.

Question 7

i've small scald burn 9 ds ago, 1st its erythematous and painful, i apply silver sulphadiazene, now top skin's rough, brown, a little wrinkled, doesn't peel?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like deep: First degree or superficial secondary thermal burn.  In either case, burn is partial thickness, so your skin should heal with minimal if any scarring.

Question 8

i got a small scald burn 13 days ago. it's erythematous painful, so i apply silver sulphadiazene. now the top skin layer is rough, brown, a little wrinkled, and doesn't peel. what's happening?

Accepted Answer

Scald: As long as its covered leave it alone - do not try to pull the wrinkled skin off. Continue to apply the cream as it acts as a bactericidal and a good moisture barrier.

Question 9

i have 2nd degree burns on dorsum of hand with boiling oil spilt.skin scalded how to keep wound open or covered.48 hrs now.serous fluid still coming?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: It sounds like this is a serious burn.  Risk of infection as well as future scarring can be significant if not managed appropriately in the early stages.  Please seek care from a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon specializing in burn care if available.

Question 10

whats a condition called scorched skin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

SSSS: Also known as staphlococcal scalded skin syndrome (ssss), which is cause by a toxin released by a staphlococcal infection.  It can be very serious and very painful.  The toxin can cause the skin to necrose and peel off.

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How fast can i make my scalded skin syndrome go away?

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My skin has peeled after a scald burn.but the new skin is normal but its texture's. more smooth and a little bit pink.. is iit normal.

A member asked:

What is proper skin care when pigmented areas after second degree scalds are healing?

A member asked:

Is it ok to apply for spray on skin for my son's non-blistered scald burn?

A member asked:

My skin has peeled after a scald burn but now i've a mild erythema..is it normal! what can i use to reduce this erythema!

A member asked:

I had asmall superf. scald burn 12 dsago.now the burned superf skin wrinkled, brown seems v. loose but stillnot peeled, is it normal?is it'll peel spont

A member asked:

I've small scald burn 9 ds ago, 1st its erythematous and painful, i apply silver sulphadiazene, now top skin's rough, brown, a little wrinkled, doesn't peel?

A member asked:

I got a small scald burn 13 days ago. it's erythematous painful, so i apply silver sulphadiazene. now the top skin layer is rough, brown, a little wrinkled, and doesn't peel. what's happening?

A member asked:

I have 2nd degree burns on dorsum of hand with boiling oil spilt.skin scalded how to keep wound open or covered.48 hrs now.serous fluid still coming?

A member asked:

Whats a condition called scorched skin syndrome?

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