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2025-10-24 23:58:55
I have a burn on my hand , I have applied silver and continuing doing so do I need to wash it with saline or just apply silverex
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If the burn is superficial then just silver sulphadiazine is enough If muscles or dermis is exposed take oral antibiotic cover with it like Tab cefexime 200 mg once per day for 5 days (depends on depth of wound) If bone deep consult a surgeon would need a reconstruction and skin graft for it
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apply running tap water for 10 to 15 min clean it with a sterile napkin apply antibiotic (silver sulphadiazine)
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regular dressing

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First give detailed history about the type of burn, how much area is involved and which side of hand is involved.
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Consult with detailed history

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

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To maintain hygiene , hand can be washed. It should be washed with a mild soap,  lukewarm or tepid water but not scrubbed. Immediately after ,wipe dry just by pressing lightly with a soft, clean, hand towel. Then apply silverex.

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Tab zerodol sp. Twice daily for 5 days Rab zifi 200 twice daily for 5 days Continue Use silverex

Answered2025-10-27 15:00:14

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Ointment and antibiotic is necessary for rapidly healing
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Follow up for consultation for medication
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Maintain hygiene

Answered2025-10-27 13:20:40

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Clean  first  n than apply  silverex

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Just apply silverex Cover with vaseline jelly and gauge to avoid getting it wet

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Wash with plain water and if u still have queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.

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Need to see the pic of the wound Upload or connect online

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Cannot comment without seeing the wound need more details, kindly consult directly on practo

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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