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Burns (Expert Forum)
Skin burned with garlic and i peeled it
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
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Skin burned with garlic and i peeled it
by Sanahyder, Dec 17, 2007 05:05AM
hi dr , pls help me i have put garlic on my acne and for 3 days ..it has burned my normal skin surrounding the pimple and i accidently peeled some of it now its like burned skin and red like flesh ...i have put vasline on it ...is it good? and how long does it take to be normal ..its just a very small patch
Doctor's Answer
by Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc., Dec 17, 2007 12:28PM
, Dec 17, 2007 12:28PM
The vasline is actually a pretty good treatment. Clean the area a couple of time of day with an antibacterial soap like dial. It will start to heal in a few days.
Member Comments (2)
by meg5353, Feb 04, 2008 10:33PM
To: Sanahyder
Vaseline sux and should never be put on the skin cant believe a doctor would give such bad advicet try some natural beeswax its all organic and does the same as vaseline
by littlemiss_sunshine, Jun 06, 2008 09:58AM
A related discussion, Garlic burns! was started.
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