Burn skin recovery

2020-05-18 07:17:29
Few weeks ago, skin on my thumb got burnt while cooking. Now the burnt part has recovered completely, only the concern is, skin on burnt area has got white. (1) Suggest me a  Cream/Ointment/Gel that can help me in getting my burn skin color normal. (2) Can tacroz 0.1 Ointment can also be applied on burn skin to get color normal? Pls help.
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Hi It's quite normal to have hypopigmentation in a burns scar . As it is a scar tissue the pigmentation takes quite a while but it will get back to normal as it is a small area lesion I suggest u to wait unless u have any cosmetic discomfort If u want to quicken it u can apply few topical ointments
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take a paid consultation for specific prescription

Answered2020-05-18 15:54:49

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You should consult a  dermatologist for this  problem

Answered2020-05-18 08:10:27

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Hypopigmentation frequently happens in deep burns. As it is a fresh burn, tacroz is not advisable. The treatment requires examination and medication.
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Kindly book an appointment for telemed.

Answered2020-05-18 07:43:14

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It' s fresh burn With time it will go U can visit dermatologist

Answered2020-05-18 08:41:16

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