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Burns (Expert Forum)
Ms. Hasten
Answered by
Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc. - Burn Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Med Spec/Interest 4 General Surgery, Pre-Hospital Care
Vanderbilt Burn Center
This forum is for questions and support regarding burn issues such as: Hand burns,
Pediatric Burns, Thermal burns, Electrical burns, Chemical burns, Radiation burns, Rehab/Recovery, Pain control, Psychological / Social Recovery, Scar Management, Smoke inhalation, Disaster Management, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Doctor's Answer
by Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc., Apr 04, 2008 02:01PM
, Apr 04, 2008 02:01PM
Medical treatment is always a good idea especially with face burns, but few providers have such experience. With face burns the key really is to keep the area moist or covered. Typically medications such as bacitracin, collagenase, or gentamycin are used on face burns. One can even use vasoline with good results. Do not use the usual antibiotic cream silvadene on the face as it can leave stains.
Member Comments (1)
by ami1983, Mar 19, 2009 03:31PM
A related discussion, corrosive poisoning was started.
