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Burnt skin treatment
Hi Team, i have burnt my stomach while getting cryolypolisis. two dressings are done, now new skin has come. I have visited a plastic surgeon and he told to apply elocon cream twice , on the new skin. However I read on google that its a steroid medicine and should not be applied on new skin which comes after burnt
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What medicine you are on.. for details do direct online consultation
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May be it was given to decrease inflammation..Better to avoid elocon and go for topical antibiotics or topical faster healing ointments.. chances of secondary infection is more ..
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Please consult online
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Don't worry, kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
Avoid steroids.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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