Scarlet - Caustic Skin Wounds

Meet Scarlet. Scarlet came into the clinic with severe wounds of unknown origin on her belly and feet. 

After sedating Scarlet, we shaved her abdomen and cleaned the wounds. Several large areas of skin were missing and subcutaneous fat deposits were protruding where the skin was missing. Other more superficial wounds and the wounds on her feet suggested that these wounds may be due to a burn or exposure to a caustic material.

The edges of damaged tissue and exposed fat were resected and a drain was placed. The healthy edges of skin were sutured together.

Scarlet recovered completely. The drain was removed after 3 days and the sutures were removed after an additional week. This is Scarlet at the time of suture removal. Over the next several weeks the scars will continue to fade and her hair will grow back in.

Special thanks to Scarlet's owners for allowing us to share this case.