TS warns that facial burns are often life-threatening?
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Yes burns on the face especially Dangerous for deep burns (3rd degree or higher) because the face is home to many blood vessels and sensitive cavities containing many nerves. There are many cases of patients with severe (deep) burns causes contractions on the mold such as: the eyes may not be able to open or close (causing dryness of the cornea) the nose is open or deformed (affecting breathing ) damaged or burned ears…
Along with that, victims with facial burns often suffer burns to the respiratory tract due to inhaling heat deep into the intestines. If there is no proper emergency treatment, the burned part of the face often develops deep necrosis and causes complications (ulcers and edema). heavier) than other parts, even affecting the victim’s life.
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What is the first thing to do when you get burned on your face?
Whether burned by any agent: acid spark electric vapor hot boiling water… must also immediately soothe the wound (to limit further burns) by immediately soaking the burned part with cool water. The sooner the burn is treated with this step, the less swelling and deformity it will cause and will leave less sequelae. Even thanks to timely cold water soaking, many facial burns can change from deep to superficial. In case of necessity, if clean water is not available, you can still use lake or field water… to cool the wound because at this time the infection factor is only secondary compared to limiting the depth of the burn. In many cases, when burned people struggle to find clean water, the burn has been left too long and clean, cool water is no longer effective!
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The number of patients in recent years is increasing. tends to increase. Specifically, in just the first 6 months of 2007, the Institute received nearly 25,000 burn cases from all over. Of these, up to 30% of victims suffered burns to the face, a significant proportion of which were women who suffered severe burns from acid attacks. These are extremely tragic cases and require very difficult treatment. In addition, common causes of facial burns are: acid, electric spark, heat, boiling water… |
If treated properly How much cosmetic recovery is possible?
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In severe cases (deep burns) causing facial deformities, it is necessary to undergo many plastic surgeries to be able to fix 70% – 80% of the shape of the face. original face. With milder burns that are treated properly, cosmetic recovery is almost complete. Currently, the method of applying a burn mask (silicol gel) to prevent scarring after burn treatment appears to be particularly effective in terms of aesthetics, especially for women.
Cost of product How is this product, Dr?
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This is an imported product so the price is still quite high. About 500 – 600 thousand VND/patch (20cm area).
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A method used by many people to prevent scars on the face after minor burns is to apply fresh turmeric to the wound. new skin. Does this method work?
Fresh turmeric helps scars heal quickly, but applying it too early means when the new skin grows back, causing the skin to become shiny or black. Darker than other skin areas. Besides, we also found that the number of people with skin irritation due to applying fresh turmeric is quite large. That’s why doctors often recommend that people with burns should not apply fresh turmeric to tender wounds, especially on the face.
When burns in general and burns on the face In particular, is it necessary to apply a strict diet?
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Absolutely not. Need to eat enough meat, eggs, shrimp, crab, vegetables, beans… to ensure nutrition for the body. Many people believe that eating chicken eggs during the period of young skin development will cause this skin to become loose. The truth is that the spots on the skin are due to each person’s constitution, not the eggs. There is also no research proving that eating spinach makes scars appear raised. However, if burned people regularly use pennywort, it is very beneficial for the skin and helps clear heat and detoxify.
Can people with burns on the face who are recovering from using milk cosmetics? wash your face and go outdoors?
You should use skin softening creams but must have a doctor’s prescription. Besides, it is necessary to keep your face clean with clean water and not use facial cleanser early. People with facial burns during the recovery period should try to avoid direct sunlight because ultraviolet rays will affect young skin.
Pham Thanh (done)
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