Question 1

what can be done for a skin burn after melanocyl (methoxsalen topical solution)?

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Sucralfate: I recommend using sucralfate.  There is a company, avene, that has this in an cream type form called "cicalfate".  Speeds healing very nicely.

Question 2

describe the features of a skin burn.?

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Skin burns: Old terminology: 1st degree=tender, reddened skin; 2nd degree: painful redness & blisters; 3rd degree: waxy, white skin with loss of feeling; 4th degree: muscle and bone involvement. Now termed partial thickness and full thickness burns. Severity also depends on amount of skin involved & location: face, hands, genitals more significant than patch on arm & should be treated by doc/er.

Question 3

treating skin burn from mr clean magic eraser?

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Skin burn: A skin burn from an object (mechanical burn) is treated similarly to a themal burn. Keep the area clean and dry. You may use antibiotic ointment on it and cover with a non-stick dressing. Please watch carefully for any sign of infection, such as increased redness, pain, blistering or fever. Feel better soon!

Question 4

why does my skin burn when i'm out in the sun?

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Too much sun exposur: Too much sun exposure. Wear a hat, proper clothing, appropriate sunscreen -- or stay indoors.

Question 5

how could i tell what kind of skin burn i have?

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1-2-3: 1st degree is just redness, but no blisters.
2nd degree is blisters and any open skin wounds you have. They hurt.
3rd degree burns do not hurt and usually went through all the skin layers.  
4th degree burns- burns through muscle and bone.

See your doctor if you have 2nd or greater.  Aloe Vera for 1st.

Question 6

what will make your skin burn when it's being touched?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Do you mean skin feel like burning or actually a physical burn?  Need more info and history

Question 7

how can you treat minor skin burn after applying ice on it?

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Anti-inflammatory: After cooling down burn with ice, recommend covering it with sterile gauze bandage as well as taking an over the counter anti-inflammatory medicine such as Ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine.

Question 8

each time i use a face wash, my skin burns after rinsing. why?

Accepted Answer

Allergies?: Perhaps you are allergic or sensitive to one of the ingredients.  Change and see what happens.

Question 9

what can i do if my skin burns and itches and got dried out! help?

Accepted Answer

So many reasons: There are so many reasons you can experience these symptoms.  Have you tried any new detergents or body washes?  Have you been traveling or exposed to any new substances?   These symptoms could be related to any number of problems, so i urge you to visit your primary care physician or even your dermatologist for further analysis.

Question 10

need expert opinions about skin burn from motorbike, what not to eat?

Accepted Answer

No limitations: Other than eating a balanced diet there are really no specific foods you should avoid if you have a skin burn. That is, unless there you have food allergies or other problems with specific foods.

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