Question
The baby is only 1 and a half years old and has been burned by boiling water. The burn occurred on the 30th, and blisters have formed. Now the blisters have broken open. What medication should be applied to the burn after the skin breaks?
Answer
Hello. I’m glad to assist you. It is recommended to immediately stop using hydrogen peroxide solution for cleaning, as hydrogen peroxide is mainly effective against anaerobic bacteria, and there are no anaerobic bacteria on the epidermis. You can apply sulfadiazine silver to protect the wound on the epidermis. It is not advisable to continue using hydrogen peroxide, and if used, it should be rinsed or diluted with saltwater. Since your baby is still quite young, in fact, you can use iodine alcohol for disinfection and then apply some aloe vera gel.