The doctor gave me Silver Sulfadaine for the burns on the outside of my face but didnt tell me how to treat my lips. They are very hard and cracking any time I move them (ie to eat) The swelling has gone down but they are still very red/black under the hard casing. Can I use chapstick to keep them softer while healing or is this bad?
2006-08-19 13:08:08 · 8 answers · asked by Stryphe M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I would stick with the Silver Sulfadine and maybe aloe. Better check with the doctor though. I definitely wouldn't put chap stick on them without checking first. It is so thick and waxy.
2006-08-19 13:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without checking with your doc, I would not use ANYTHING with any kinds of chemicals in it- no Chapstick, no Vaseline, no whipped cream, no Aloe Vera, etc. Too many chemicals can actual inhibit the healing of the tender tissues.
It is never a good idea to put was, grease, oil, petroleum, etc. on burns without a doctors orders anyway- the stuff traps in heat and is not good for new tissue.
Ask your doctor's office or nurse.
2006-08-19 16:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do not worry.. I dont imagine you want to flow to the health facility. shop a skinny layer of triple antibiotic ointment on it in any respect circumstances till it heals. the secret is to not enable it dry out and crack. Thats even as infections commence. try to be wonderful, in spite of the reality that. My boyfriend burned his entire face some months in the past with 2d degree burns (we did finally end up going to the ER bc is became so undesirable and many his face became burnt) and thats all they instructed him to do. they could't do something else for 2d degree burns. His face is way more beneficial effectual. .. one darkish spot nevertheless on his cheek, yet his lips were particularly undesirable and they are wonderful now. If it type of feels like its getting contaminated, flow to the rfile. in the different case, shop it moist with the ointment and also you'll be golden in a week or 2.
2016-11-05 04:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by hartzell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using heavy whipping cream from the grocers dairy case. My friend tried this and she didn't have any scarring afterwards. Good luck. P.S. make sure the cream is liquid form not cool whip but in milk like container.
2006-08-19 13:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by ncpeterpan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chapstick helps everything. Seriously.
2006-08-21 04:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would use fresh Aloe Vera pulp to keep it moist on the way to see the Dr! Why Aloe Vera? That's what God made it for.
2016-09-20 12:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by ski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe maby
2006-08-19 17:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can vaslen on it .......
2006-08-19 13:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Emy~lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋