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Mango sap - mark on face
My 2 years old daughter has exposed herself to mango sap while playing. The mango sap (mango acid) has left Mark on her face. Please suggest some cream/ointment for preventing it from becoming a scar. I have attached the photo for your reference.
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few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending more photos.
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Mupi cream
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Can be irritant contact dermatitis . Will improve with treatment
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Kindly consult online with detailed history and more photographs
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Specific medication will improve condition.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Abiramie Chellamuthu
Plastic Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Chennai
The main issue now is to prevent infection
Based on her age make sure vaccinations are upto date
Clean the area with drinking water and apply any antiseptic ointment
Allow it to heal fully
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Once healed consult online with a plastic surgeon for reducing the scar
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Avoid sunlight exposure during the healing period
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Twinkle Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Valsad
Kindly consult online for specific treatment
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You can use fucibet cream for 5-7 days on affected skin
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
For now you should clean the area thoroughly under running water. Apply some ice wrapped in a cotton cloth to reduce inflammation.
To prevent residual pigmentation during healing consult online.
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Online consult
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Apply ice wrapped in clean cotton cloth
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Dr. Shaily Agrawal
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Gondia
Looks like a reaction to the mango sap. Treatable. Better to treat early and properly as it can leave pigmentation behind.
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Consult online for proper guided treatment.
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Avoid self medication, especially in a child.
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultation and discuss I detail
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