I have small spots on my feet that I think might be dry ice burns so... first of all, do the spots show up on your skin immediately after it comes in contact with dry ice, and second, does it ever go away?
Questions about dry ice skin "burns"?
My question is how you got dry ice burns on your feet? Anyway, I think the spots would come right away because you just killed your skin cells. It should go away your body is good at healing many small injures. %26gt;.%26lt;
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Second degree burn not healing?
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salomex86
S Second degree burn not healing?
I have a second degree burn that doesnt seem to be healing. k this is the story 6 days ago i sat on a hot curling iron went to the er the put all the cream ad guaze they told me to. my burn is now pinkish and not much improvement from the first time i burnt it. followed up with a doctor and she told me to scrub off all the dead skin that grows over the pink spot. But the anitbacteria cream is preventing it from healing in my opinion. Kuz i feel like the skin that grows over my pink skin is like a scab but the doc told me to scrub it off. I dont feel like their telling me to do the right thing. i want to keep the cream on but not wash off all the dead skin kuz i think its forming a a scab. what should i do i dont think doctors dont always know best.
IMP but if i stop putting the antibacteria on it how can i keep it from infection?
Second degree burn not healing?
give it time. My Dad got 2nd degree burns on his face and they just took time to heal.
Reply:Your skin is trying to heal itself by making new skin. It's coming up to the surface slowly. It takes a long time for any 2-3rd degree burn to heal. Just keep putting the cream on and don't touch it too much, besides cleaning once a day. If it becomes infected, you could be in alot of trouble. Most burn cases get worse because of infection. In fact, that's the number 1 reason in hospitals. I would put the cream on and some cover bandaid, and leave it alone. Besides monitering the healing, that's all you can do.
Reply:it would be a very foolish thing for anybody in Q%26amp;A who hasn't even seen the wound or knows anything else about you, to second guess what your medical caregivers are advising you to do. What I would advise you to do..... and what you really should have done...... is talk to the doctor who attended you, and ask him, or her to give you a complete explanation of the instructions that you have been given for the care of this burn. Anything you don't understand, ask the doctor to further clarify.
You say you don't think doctors always know best. I assure you that your medical caregivers know a lot better than total strangers in this forum. But the only w ay to get further explanation is to speak up and ask. Good luck, and speedy recovery.
Reply:Use neosporin. It doesn't hurt when you put it on. Also, if you have a scar left, then use Mederma.
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salomex86
S Second degree burn not healing?
I have a second degree burn that doesnt seem to be healing. k this is the story 6 days ago i sat on a hot curling iron went to the er the put all the cream ad guaze they told me to. my burn is now pinkish and not much improvement from the first time i burnt it. followed up with a doctor and she told me to scrub off all the dead skin that grows over the pink spot. But the anitbacteria cream is preventing it from healing in my opinion. Kuz i feel like the skin that grows over my pink skin is like a scab but the doc told me to scrub it off. I dont feel like their telling me to do the right thing. i want to keep the cream on but not wash off all the dead skin kuz i think its forming a a scab. what should i do i dont think doctors dont always know best.
IMP but if i stop putting the antibacteria on it how can i keep it from infection?
Second degree burn not healing?
give it time. My Dad got 2nd degree burns on his face and they just took time to heal.
Reply:Your skin is trying to heal itself by making new skin. It's coming up to the surface slowly. It takes a long time for any 2-3rd degree burn to heal. Just keep putting the cream on and don't touch it too much, besides cleaning once a day. If it becomes infected, you could be in alot of trouble. Most burn cases get worse because of infection. In fact, that's the number 1 reason in hospitals. I would put the cream on and some cover bandaid, and leave it alone. Besides monitering the healing, that's all you can do.
Reply:it would be a very foolish thing for anybody in Q%26amp;A who hasn't even seen the wound or knows anything else about you, to second guess what your medical caregivers are advising you to do. What I would advise you to do..... and what you really should have done...... is talk to the doctor who attended you, and ask him, or her to give you a complete explanation of the instructions that you have been given for the care of this burn. Anything you don't understand, ask the doctor to further clarify.
You say you don't think doctors always know best. I assure you that your medical caregivers know a lot better than total strangers in this forum. But the only w ay to get further explanation is to speak up and ask. Good luck, and speedy recovery.
Reply:Use neosporin. It doesn't hurt when you put it on. Also, if you have a scar left, then use Mederma.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Second time with allergic reaction to AJAX what can I do for the itch?
Im 5 months pregnant I have never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life this is the second time I barely had a dab of ajax on my skin and I broke out once again Im itching like crazy and it sucks because Im a compulsive scratcher when I itch so I pretty much scar the heck out my arms I been doin it since I was a kid its very hard for me to stop believe me I try very very very hard not to scratch but its itching so bad I just dont know what to do for the itch anymore I just use a good hypoallergenic body wash and dont bother put anything on it . does that sound like a good idea and why is it all of a sudden I have an allergic reaction is it possible just cause Im pregnant that made it easier for it to happen?
Second time with allergic reaction to AJAX what can I do for the itch?
Did you ever have an allergic reaction to AJAX prior to your pregnancy??? If so, you are simply allergic to the chemical composition of AJAX. If not, it may be due to your pregnancy, but I'm no doctor. For treatment, you may wanna ask a pharmacist on what is good for your rash. Benadryl does wonders, but tends to leave you drowsy.
Reply:Baby lotion has always helped me. even if you get a sunburn
Reply:You can put calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream on it. You do need to get rid of all of those toxic chemicals and laundry products you are using especially with a baby coming. Most of those are registered pesticides. Switch to all natural products and take the old ones to a toxic waste recycling place in your area. Do not put the old products in the trash as they are considered toxic waste. Once you get rid of the old products thoroughly clean your house and clothes with the new products before the baby comes. If you are having that kind of a reaction just from your contact with it what do you think that would or is happening to you baby when he/she comes in contact with it or when you breathe the fumes in as you use the product? This is not an allergic reaction this is a chemical reaction you just had similar to a chemical burn. Think of you and your babies health and switch your products. Good Luck.
Reply:The best over the counter item for itching is 1% hydrocortisone cream. And, if you get it at Wal-Mart, it's like $2.
Reply:Yes you can develop allergies during pregnancy, they can disappear after the birth but sometimes they stay.
Bin all of the Ajax in your house and use a different product.
Reactions are unpredictable and different each time, it may just remain as a skin reaction or it could develop into a true allergy, swelling, wheezing, etc.
Second time with allergic reaction to AJAX what can I do for the itch?
Did you ever have an allergic reaction to AJAX prior to your pregnancy??? If so, you are simply allergic to the chemical composition of AJAX. If not, it may be due to your pregnancy, but I'm no doctor. For treatment, you may wanna ask a pharmacist on what is good for your rash. Benadryl does wonders, but tends to leave you drowsy.
Reply:Baby lotion has always helped me. even if you get a sunburn
Reply:You can put calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream on it. You do need to get rid of all of those toxic chemicals and laundry products you are using especially with a baby coming. Most of those are registered pesticides. Switch to all natural products and take the old ones to a toxic waste recycling place in your area. Do not put the old products in the trash as they are considered toxic waste. Once you get rid of the old products thoroughly clean your house and clothes with the new products before the baby comes. If you are having that kind of a reaction just from your contact with it what do you think that would or is happening to you baby when he/she comes in contact with it or when you breathe the fumes in as you use the product? This is not an allergic reaction this is a chemical reaction you just had similar to a chemical burn. Think of you and your babies health and switch your products. Good Luck.
Reply:The best over the counter item for itching is 1% hydrocortisone cream. And, if you get it at Wal-Mart, it's like $2.
Reply:Yes you can develop allergies during pregnancy, they can disappear after the birth but sometimes they stay.
Bin all of the Ajax in your house and use a different product.
Reactions are unpredictable and different each time, it may just remain as a skin reaction or it could develop into a true allergy, swelling, wheezing, etc.
Does your skin turn a different color forever when you burn yourself?
I had a second degree burn and the scab is falling off revealing pink skin.
Does your skin turn a different color forever when you burn yourself?
the skin underneath the scar is pink because it is fresh, new skin. It won't stay this color forever - within a couple of weeks you may not even be able to tell the that you had a burn, however with the severity of your burn it's possible the area will heal with scar tissue, which is usually lighter in pigment than the rest of your skin (whiteish) and does not tan like normal skin. There are several things recommended for helping to heal scars, but I would not apply any lotions to the burn until it has fully healed as this can trap in heat and increase the damage. Once it's fully healed, try Vit E cream/oil or Mederma, these have been shown to decrease scarring.
Reply:Use vitamin E. It'll help you not have a scar.
Reply:Neosporene should have been put on the burn a day after you burned it. This would have helped with the healing. Pink colored skin is a good sign. That is new skin developing. Let the scab fall on it's own. After the scab falls,start with vitamin E oil for the next 6-8 months. This will help fade the scar. The scar will always be there, just less noticeable. Depending where it is, the sun will also help fade it through the years. Just be patient.
yoga
Does your skin turn a different color forever when you burn yourself?
the skin underneath the scar is pink because it is fresh, new skin. It won't stay this color forever - within a couple of weeks you may not even be able to tell the that you had a burn, however with the severity of your burn it's possible the area will heal with scar tissue, which is usually lighter in pigment than the rest of your skin (whiteish) and does not tan like normal skin. There are several things recommended for helping to heal scars, but I would not apply any lotions to the burn until it has fully healed as this can trap in heat and increase the damage. Once it's fully healed, try Vit E cream/oil or Mederma, these have been shown to decrease scarring.
Reply:Use vitamin E. It'll help you not have a scar.
Reply:Neosporene should have been put on the burn a day after you burned it. This would have helped with the healing. Pink colored skin is a good sign. That is new skin developing. Let the scab fall on it's own. After the scab falls,start with vitamin E oil for the next 6-8 months. This will help fade the scar. The scar will always be there, just less noticeable. Depending where it is, the sun will also help fade it through the years. Just be patient.
yoga
Not your ordinary dry skin...?
ok, ok, i know, go to a dermatologist.... but what if i dont want to spend the money just yet? so please if you can help me do so, and if you cant dont be rude just to get two points...
on my face (of all places) my skin is very dry, like it itches, and appears dry and flakey from the outside, but when you take a closer look and remove some of the dry skin, which comes off in larger chunks, it is moist.....
i went to the doctor for it one time and she gave me a steriodal creme... if i use it it works, the second i quit its like the d-day on my face....
what skin conditions show these symptoms?
-dry flakey skin
-moist where the skin was removed (disgusting i know but a fungus type thing)
-itchy
-chronic reaccurance
all and any help is appreciated.
thanks.
Not your ordinary dry skin...?
the best thing to beat dry skin is to have healthy habits and live a healthy lifestyle. since it sounds eczema to me try to follow these simple tips, it might be a great help in promoting fast skin healing and can make then skin healthy and clean.
- avoid perfumed skin care and body care products
- avoid extreme hot and cold weather conditions
- avoid keeping fingernails long
- avoid scratching the affected area
- avoid long baths
- avoid processed foods
- avoid skin irritants and allergens
- avoid clothes and material that are rough, course, scratchy and tight
- avoid activities that can make you sweat
- avoid smoking and alcohol drinking
- avoid scrubbing the skin
for more tips on good skin care visit http://www.skinsosilky.com
Reply:it sounds like ezema to me.
on my face (of all places) my skin is very dry, like it itches, and appears dry and flakey from the outside, but when you take a closer look and remove some of the dry skin, which comes off in larger chunks, it is moist.....
i went to the doctor for it one time and she gave me a steriodal creme... if i use it it works, the second i quit its like the d-day on my face....
what skin conditions show these symptoms?
-dry flakey skin
-moist where the skin was removed (disgusting i know but a fungus type thing)
-itchy
-chronic reaccurance
all and any help is appreciated.
thanks.
Not your ordinary dry skin...?
the best thing to beat dry skin is to have healthy habits and live a healthy lifestyle. since it sounds eczema to me try to follow these simple tips, it might be a great help in promoting fast skin healing and can make then skin healthy and clean.
- avoid perfumed skin care and body care products
- avoid extreme hot and cold weather conditions
- avoid keeping fingernails long
- avoid scratching the affected area
- avoid long baths
- avoid processed foods
- avoid skin irritants and allergens
- avoid clothes and material that are rough, course, scratchy and tight
- avoid activities that can make you sweat
- avoid smoking and alcohol drinking
- avoid scrubbing the skin
for more tips on good skin care visit http://www.skinsosilky.com
Reply:it sounds like ezema to me.
Anyone else pregnant having skin issue's ?
Hi everyone I just wanted to ask I'm a few days away from going into my second trimester. All of a sudden like literally over night my skin has gotten really rough and blotchy, and red and breaking out. I drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I mean before I got pregnant I had few break outs here and there and the occasional dry skin patch but never this nasty red blotchy skin all over my face, oh and all of a sudden these really dark circles under my eyes and I'm getting enough sleep. Anyone else going through this or went through this? Anyway to help clear and even, and smooth my skin back?
Anyone else pregnant having skin issue's ?
yes yes yes i am 19 weeks and thats sounds just like me talking!! what i have is Savlon to dry out the pimples and this other cream that you apply to dry skin i dont know what it is called but they just gave it to me in the Pharmacy! just go ask them adn they will give you all the right products, make sure you tell them you are pregnant
as for the eyes if you are still feeling tired then after getting enough sleep you may need to take iron tablets but you have to see you LMC first
Reply:More hormones are kicking in. Wash your face more often and I use an apricot scrub to help with the break outs. You may also want to get a lotion specifically designed for your face that will not clog your pores but will moisturize.
Reply:ohhhh my goodness girl let me tell you what..I soo feel ya...I am pregnant with my 5th and ohh my god I am like having such the same issue...I wish I could tell ya what would help, but I havent really found anything. I know anti bacterial stuff they say helps.
Reply:I didn't have what you have, but my skin is now allergic to lotions after my pregnancy! I know that's a symptom of pregnancy, what you described. Sorry, it should go away after your pregnancy!
Reply:my step mom does so no worries!
Reply:use skin moisturizer, cocoa butter
ivy
Anyone else pregnant having skin issue's ?
yes yes yes i am 19 weeks and thats sounds just like me talking!! what i have is Savlon to dry out the pimples and this other cream that you apply to dry skin i dont know what it is called but they just gave it to me in the Pharmacy! just go ask them adn they will give you all the right products, make sure you tell them you are pregnant
as for the eyes if you are still feeling tired then after getting enough sleep you may need to take iron tablets but you have to see you LMC first
Reply:More hormones are kicking in. Wash your face more often and I use an apricot scrub to help with the break outs. You may also want to get a lotion specifically designed for your face that will not clog your pores but will moisturize.
Reply:ohhhh my goodness girl let me tell you what..I soo feel ya...I am pregnant with my 5th and ohh my god I am like having such the same issue...I wish I could tell ya what would help, but I havent really found anything. I know anti bacterial stuff they say helps.
Reply:I didn't have what you have, but my skin is now allergic to lotions after my pregnancy! I know that's a symptom of pregnancy, what you described. Sorry, it should go away after your pregnancy!
Reply:my step mom does so no worries!
Reply:use skin moisturizer, cocoa butter
ivy
Did they cut to much skin off my sons penis?
This is my second boy. When my first was circed they cut off the skin and tied a little plastic ring on on which fell off in about two weeks. The skin that was left touches and slightly covers the rim of the head.
My new son was circed by a certified RN midwife in the clinic and I was allowed in. After a nerve block she used a little steel cap over the head and pulled the skin through a hole in a clamp and trimmed it off. She said she had performed hundreds before so I felt confident with her and was curious how this was performed.
When she removed the clamp she just pushed the rest of the skin backwards on the shaft. She didnt put a little plastic ring on and said didn't need it. Now that he is almost a year old you can clearly see the cut line around middle of penis and about half an inch of very light colored skin from the cut line and the rim. There is not much slack at all with his circumcision unlike my older boy. Will this affect him as he grows? It just looks tight.
Did they cut to much skin off my sons penis?
Sadly, yes they took too much skin.
One important note "corrective surgery" is NOT A GOOD OPTION, too many of them just add more damage and scar tissue.
The foreskin normally provides the expansion room for the penis when it erects. Your son will have no room to grow. Most likely it will "borrow" skin from his scrotum to make up for some of the loss, this will give him a hairy shaft, that would not be too much of a problem for him but his mate may not like getting "bottle brushed" in her vagina.
He most likely will have tight feeling to painful erections when he is in his teens. His penis may become bent or distorted because the tight skin will restrict its growth.
Your son may benefit from foreskin restoration (non-surgical only) when he is older. There are tissue expansion methods many men have used to get back the room they need to be comfortable and some have even grown enough slack skin to form a sort of foreskin. This protects the glans and allows it to recover some of the lost sensitivity. He will have to do this on his own; the medical community doesn't seem to think that circumcision can cause any problems. Many men like me know that years of friction on our unprotected glans has left our penises with the same level of sensitivity as our elbows, not the best for intimate touch.
To the poster above: I am glad you think your son's circ looks so good; the most important thing about a boy's penis is that his mother thinks it looks nice, never mind if it will work the way it is supposed to when he tries to love his wife.
Reply:My son was circumcised this way and he hasn't had any problems. I have even been told by a couple of friends during diaper changes, that they really done a good circumcision on him. I think it looks good.
Reply:It actually sounds like quite a good circumcision, and no it won't effect him at all. You can't actually circumcise too much as the erections would stretch the skin to fit the penis. You can tell by those enourmously fat people that skin stretchs very easily.
My new son was circed by a certified RN midwife in the clinic and I was allowed in. After a nerve block she used a little steel cap over the head and pulled the skin through a hole in a clamp and trimmed it off. She said she had performed hundreds before so I felt confident with her and was curious how this was performed.
When she removed the clamp she just pushed the rest of the skin backwards on the shaft. She didnt put a little plastic ring on and said didn't need it. Now that he is almost a year old you can clearly see the cut line around middle of penis and about half an inch of very light colored skin from the cut line and the rim. There is not much slack at all with his circumcision unlike my older boy. Will this affect him as he grows? It just looks tight.
Did they cut to much skin off my sons penis?
Sadly, yes they took too much skin.
One important note "corrective surgery" is NOT A GOOD OPTION, too many of them just add more damage and scar tissue.
The foreskin normally provides the expansion room for the penis when it erects. Your son will have no room to grow. Most likely it will "borrow" skin from his scrotum to make up for some of the loss, this will give him a hairy shaft, that would not be too much of a problem for him but his mate may not like getting "bottle brushed" in her vagina.
He most likely will have tight feeling to painful erections when he is in his teens. His penis may become bent or distorted because the tight skin will restrict its growth.
Your son may benefit from foreskin restoration (non-surgical only) when he is older. There are tissue expansion methods many men have used to get back the room they need to be comfortable and some have even grown enough slack skin to form a sort of foreskin. This protects the glans and allows it to recover some of the lost sensitivity. He will have to do this on his own; the medical community doesn't seem to think that circumcision can cause any problems. Many men like me know that years of friction on our unprotected glans has left our penises with the same level of sensitivity as our elbows, not the best for intimate touch.
To the poster above: I am glad you think your son's circ looks so good; the most important thing about a boy's penis is that his mother thinks it looks nice, never mind if it will work the way it is supposed to when he tries to love his wife.
Reply:My son was circumcised this way and he hasn't had any problems. I have even been told by a couple of friends during diaper changes, that they really done a good circumcision on him. I think it looks good.
Reply:It actually sounds like quite a good circumcision, and no it won't effect him at all. You can't actually circumcise too much as the erections would stretch the skin to fit the penis. You can tell by those enourmously fat people that skin stretchs very easily.
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