“When will my burn go away?”
Last week I burnt my arm (the under part of my upper arm) and there is a burn mark around an inch long. I put Neosporin on it twice a day since and it doesn't look like it's improving at all. What else can I do? It doesn't hurt or appear infected. I've been avoiding tight clothing in the area.
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It's going to take longer than a week to improve. How long depends
This depends on the depth of the wound (1st, 2nd or 3rd degree burn) and what stage of healing you are in. If it is a healed scar it will be treated with scar gels but if it is an open wound it depends on the depth of the wound.
I've been in the same position. Depending on skin type and family history sometimes burns turn into keloids aka keloids. Let's hope that doesn't happen. When you say burn. Ark are you referring to the discoloration it has caused. You can do two things. I've asked a plastic surgeon once he recommended pure over the counter silicone pads. Walgreens has it. I used it abd did wonders. It gets rid of or reduces both scarring abd the discoloration. Another thing I've used is tretinoin cream! It's used for acne. Wrinkle prophylaxis as welll but just a small dab on the area will reduce thr color overtime. I'd stop the neosporin cream after seeing your family doctor to make sure it's not infected. Good luck !
First and second degree burns can take a few weeks to heal. It's not clear from your description how deep the burn is, though. Neosporin is OK, but you probably don't need it. A clean, new supply of vasoline or aquaphor will be just as good as it acts as an occlusive dressing which keeps you comfortable and keeps moisture in as the wound heals. Mainly just keep it clean and protected, so it doesn't get irritated or infected.
Adam Sills
Dermatologist
Burns typically take a few weeks to heal and may leave scarring or discoloration depending on the degree of the burn. I recommend keeping the area clean with a mild soap and using a bland emollient/ointment such as Aquaphor or Vaseline on the area multiple times a day. Sometimes a prescription for Silvadene cream can also help. See your doctor if the area becomes black, white, painful or is not healed within a few weeks.
Hello,
We are more than happy to help you with your questions, however would you be able to send a picture of the burn? It is much easier to give an opinion this way. Thanks!
We are more than happy to help you with your questions, however would you be able to send a picture of the burn? It is much easier to give an opinion this way. Thanks!
Healing time will vary depending of the severity of the burn
The redness is the first thing to fade
That can be followed by hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation and the duration will with individual
Whithout seeing your skin I cannot be more precise
The redness is the first thing to fade
That can be followed by hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation and the duration will with individual
Whithout seeing your skin I cannot be more precise
Should consult a dermatologist.
Neosporin could potentially cause a sensitivity reaction to your skin. I would stop using it
and seek medical attention from a dermatologist or primary care physician if it doesn't improve.
and seek medical attention from a dermatologist or primary care physician if it doesn't improve.
