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Acid burn on arm
While working in the lab, a few drops of concentrated sulphuric felt on my arms. I washed it off almost immediately with water and also applied sodium bicarbonate paste on it to neutralize the acid. After about an hour, I applied Burnheal cream (Silver nitrate and chlorhexidine gluconate cream). The acid has left reddish brown marks on my skin after a few hours. Please tell me what can I do next to minimize scar formation.
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That ointment should be enough.
For scarring you can try a few but there is nothing mentioned about it here.
Consult online for the evaluation of the same.
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avoid hot water showers (on the burnt area)
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