Thermal contact burn of the hand

Case profile

Treatment site
Pavlov First Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan
Patient
male, 37 years old
Diagnosis
thermal contact burn grades II–III of the palmar surface of the left hand, BSA = 1%
History
domestic burn from contact with an electric stove
Presented
on day 2 after injury

Thermal contact burn of the hand


Before Novoskin

— Severe pain, edema, blister formation and areas of dermal necrosis — Primary surgical treatment of the burn surface on day 2 — Before Novoskin, antiseptic dressings were used without significant effect

Treatment stages

The entire affected area was debrided and mechanically cleaned; nonviable tissue was removed. On day 3 after the burn, three Novoskin dressings were applied to the full area of injury. Two dressing changes were performed at an 8-day interval.

Thermal contact burn of the hand
Process
Process

Results

By day 8
active granulation and onset of epithelialization noted
By day 16
complete restoration of the skin cover
Outcome
hand function fully preserved
Review Лечащий врач
Novoskin provides rapid healing without limiting joint mobility. For the palmar surface this is critical—the skin recovered smoothly, without scars or contractures.