Question 1

what is the best way to treat an mild acetone chemical burn in the eye?

Accepted Answer

: "If acetone gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with large amounts of water for 15 minutes, lifting the lower and upper lids occasionally. Get medical attention as soon as possible. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical."
Don't delay in seeing an ophthalmologist as quickly as possible or go to the nearest emergency dept as soon as possible.

Question 2

what can i do for internal and external itching, its so bad it burns from itching and theres an odor?

Accepted Answer

: Find out the cause and treat it.  Itching covers a lot of territory. Head, hands, feet, belly, jock area and vaginal area. Always send as much detail as possible.

Question 3

what can i do for my daughter;s 3rd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

3rd degree burn: Protect the burn areas from infection, drying out, contractures and help with rehab when it's at an appropriate point . Once healed and scarred, it can be reconstructed (more difficult if there's a keloid tendency).

Question 4

what should be done for burns?

Accepted Answer

Icing: For a small burn at home immediately put ice on the area (use a bag of frozen peas for instance) for a full 15 minutes which will reduce the pain and prevent the spread.  If the burn is large or there is charring and loss of skin,  use ice but go to an emergency room for further care.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of burns?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Burns include::   Cellulitis, Red skin.

Question 6

how are different degrees of burns different?

Accepted Answer

Three: 1st degree is redness 2 nd dgree is a blister and third degree is deeper damage which will result in scarring.First and second degree burns can be treated with silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or biafine cream, third degree burns will require surgical treatment to minimize scarring and prevent secondary infection.

Question 7

what are the permanant complication of burns?

Accepted Answer

Primarily scarring: Severe burns and skin grafting result in scarring. The scars may not look as nice as one would like. In addition, the scars can cause functional problems, especially with range-of-motion of joints. Scar modification therapies, such as pressure garments, and other therapies such as physical and occupational therapy can help. There is also the possibility of surgical scar revision.

Question 8

i was wondering what are all different degrees of burns?

Accepted Answer

3 types: 1st-degree burn: least serious. It burns only the outer layer of skin. The skin turns red, may see swelling, pain mild.
2nd-degree burn: the burn is deeper, blisters develop, skin is usually very red, swelling occurs, pain more severe.
3rd-degree burn: most serious burns, it involves all layers of the skin. It causes permanent tissue damage. Fat, muscle and even bone can be involved.

Question 9

do waxing burns fade?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Waxing burns are usually superficial and tend to fade with time.  If needed, you can use an over-the-counter or prescription fading cream that contains hydroquinone as its active ingredient.  Be sure to use sunscreen also, as sun makes dark marks darker.  If you are using a retinoid (prescription) or retinol, be sure to stop it at least 3 days before waxing or request hard wax to prevent burns.

Question 10

when i douch it burns why?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Burning is a sign of irritation of the vagina. There may be an irritant in the  douch solution. The vaginal lining may be irritated from intercourse.  Candida overgrowth in the vagina or bacterial overgrowth may irritate the vaginal wall. Baking soda in water would generally be non-irritating.

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