Early Outcomes of Treatment with Suprathel ® in Superficial and Deep Second-Degree Facial Burns: A Case Report
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Second-degree facial burns in the pediatric population represent a therapeutic challenge due to their functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial impact. The use of biosynthetic dressings has emerged as an effective alternative in the conservative management of these injuries. We present the case of a 5-year-old male patient with superficial and deep second-degree facial burns involving the entire face, corresponding to 9% of the total body surface area, secondary to accidental exposure to hot liquid. The patient was managed conservatively with the application of Suprathel® following wound cleansing and atraumatic superficial debridement. At 72 hours of follow-up, adequate adherence of the material, a significant reduction in pain, absence of clinical signs of infection, and early signs of reepithelialization were observed, with no progression in burn depth or need for additional surgical interventions. Early clinical evolution was favorable, allowing continuation of conservative management. This case report suggests that Suprathel® as a biosynthetic dressing for partial-thickness facial burns in pediatric patients may be a safe and effective therapeutic option with encouraging early outcomes; however, studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up are required to confirm its impact on functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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