Acid burn on arm

2022-03-16 11:06:32
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. Thank you.
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It can be improved with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

Answered2022-03-18 01:28:44

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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)

Answered2022-03-16 12:12:51

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