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Split thickness skin auto grafting is the most widely used technique for covering deep burn wounds & extensive soft tissue defects. Itching in the grafted skin is a very common distressing symptom which impacts the quality of life. Donor site management is an important comfort issue for the patient. The present study was carried out to assess the effect of 'calamine lotion' at donor graft site itching. A total of 60 subjects were allocated to the control and the study groups, with 30 subjects in each group. Calamine lotion was applied in the study group whereas coconut oil which is a routine practice was applied in the control group. Itching scores prior to the intervention and at 2hrs and 4hrs following the intervention was assessed in both the groups. Significant improvements in itching scores were observed in both the groups. The mean itching scores prior to the intervention was 2.37± .669 in study group and 2.00±.743 in control group. Following 2 hrs of intervention there was significant reduction in itching scores i.e 0.80±.805 in study group and 0.23±.430 in the control group. At 4 hrs of intervention the mean itching scores was 1.13±.819 in study group whereas in control group it was 0.73±.640. It was concluded that although the calamine lotion has a efficacy in reducing itching, but the application of coconut oil had more sustained long lasting effect.

Effect Of Application Of `Calamine Lotion’ On Donor Graft Site Itching Among Patients Under Burns And Plastic Surgery Unit.