Question 1

my husband got big 1st degree burns on his arm today at work. what topical cream would u recommend best. thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Topical Burn Cream: Burns are classified as 1st, 2and, or 3rd degree with 3rd degree being the worst.  You did not mention how large an area is affected.    If no topical cream or ointment has been prescribed, you may want to ask your husband's doctor if silver sulfadiazine (silvadine)  cream would benefit your husband's burns.  I have seen silver sulfadiazine cream used in burn centers.  Sulfa allergy excludes use.

Question 2

i have a superficial 2nd degree burn 5 dys ago can i use tegaderm and swim safely? should i put any cream under the tegaderm?thanks

Accepted Answer

Need details: Tegaderm is excellent for burns. No, you need no cream under it. How large a burn? Where? Thermal? Swim where? Pool? Sea? River? Water is good for a burn, but generally you should wait until it is healed. Shower or bath better than swim.

Question 3

can you put neosporin, pain relief cream, on a second degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should be fine for smaller second degree burns.

Question 4

have 2nd degree burn.given silver sulfazadine cream.burn painful when cream on. after awhile, yellow/green crust appears. burn wound still wet sometimes.after cream applied, bandage removed,sticky yellow/green is left on bandage?

Accepted Answer

: A course of antibiotics may be indicated. The fluid is usually thin and yellow from the wound as it heals. Thick discolored discharge most likely indicates an infection. Watch for signs of fever, please see your PCP or urgent care.

Question 5

i have  1st degree burn on my foot i always wear socks and want to wear sandals but am to embarrassed , was wondering if there was a cream i could use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment or cream.  Natural therapists swear by aloe vera gel application.  Coconut cream/oil can keep the wound moist until it heals.

Question 6

for a small second degree burn that happened 3 hours ago, do i need to put silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on it?   is it available over the counter?

Accepted Answer

No: I don't know what you define as "small" or where the burn is.

But, second degree burn means there is a blister.  It can be treated by applying any topical antibiotic, like bacitracin, twice a day, and keeping it covered until healed.   Bacitracin is over the counter.  There is nothing magical about silvadene (silver sulfadiazine).

Question 7

regarding previous question about a cream to get rid of discoloration from first degree burn on back of legs, it's darker pigment for past 8 months?

Accepted Answer

Second degree burn?: It's unlikely that you would have discoloration 8 months after a first degree burn which should cause only temporary redness, burning and itching.  A second degree burn, which damages the deeper layers of skin, can result in long term discoloration but not scarring.  Eventually the body will remove the discoloration but I've seen it take a year or more.

Question 8

i burned my thumb on a pizza oven at work a few days ago went to the drs got cream and meds for 2nd degree burn my arm is throbbing and painful why?

Accepted Answer

Nerve recovery: This is  a result of the burn and the reaction of the nerve fibers that were involved.

Question 9

could third-degree burns stay for life?

Accepted Answer

Scars: Third degree burns are deep burns that tend to scar the skin. The scars would be there for life.

Question 10

could you die from third degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if it covers a significant surface area or the lesions become infected.

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My husband got big 1st degree burns on his arm today at work. what topical cream would u recommend best. thanks in advance.

A member asked:

I have a superficial 2nd degree burn 5 dys ago can i use tegaderm and swim safely? should i put any cream under the tegaderm?thanks

A member asked:

Can you put neosporin, pain relief cream, on a second degree burn?

A member asked:

Have 2nd degree burn.given silver sulfazadine cream.burn painful when cream on. after awhile, yellow/green crust appears. burn wound still wet sometimes.after cream applied, bandage removed,sticky yellow/green is left on bandage?

A member asked:

I have 1st degree burn on my foot i always wear socks and want to wear sandals but am to embarrassed , was wondering if there was a cream i could use?

A member asked:

For a small second degree burn that happened 3 hours ago, do i need to put silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on it? is it available over the counter?

A member asked:

Regarding previous question about a cream to get rid of discoloration from first degree burn on back of legs, it's darker pigment for past 8 months?

A member asked:

I burned my thumb on a pizza oven at work a few days ago went to the drs got cream and meds for 2nd degree burn my arm is throbbing and painful why?

A member asked:

Could third-degree burns stay for life?

A member asked:

Could you die from third degree burns?

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