Burn Covering Responses

Burn Covering Responses

Paul McGuire

1/24/2001

Below are some of the many repsonses I received to the question of some type of neoprene burn covering/garment

Thanks again.

Paul McGuire CPO
Anchorage, Alaska


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Paul,
Sounds like your in need of a compression burn garment. Although I usually
use an elastic material for better air circulation to the affected area, I
suppose neoprene would work also. I usually get my garments from
Barton-Carey in Ohio. Sorry, the number is at the office. Call me at
281.893.6995 and I'll get it for you.

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Hi! Paul
I don't know about a neoprene wrap for burns, but there are some other
products available that should have the same effect. I am assumiong that the
burn is needing to be covered to prevent keloid formation? It all depends on
the extent of the burn area & degree as well I guess. Smith&Nephew have some
very good products available especially in their Rolyan range. There is
also the Cica-care silicone as well as Elasto-Gel products available
from them. Your best bet would be to contact them directly. I think your
closest contact would be their HQ in Germantown, WI on phone:- 1 414 251
7840.
Good luck. I can't give you any more info than that as I am sitting in South
Africa at present. I hope you come right with some more information. It
would be nice to hear some other responses as well.

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Mite be the stuff Silipos has. They advertise it to help reduce scarring.

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I think the most appropriate covering would be a Jobst garment. This product
is custom made and specifically designed for burn scar management. Email me
back if you need more info.