Question 1

can silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream cure ringworm?

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NO: Get an antifungal. There are several creams available without prescription. The generics are not expensive. They include miconazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine. The most effective is oral terbinafine. Many skin disorders may look like "ring worm" but are not caused by fungus. If you fail to respond to this treatment you should see a dermatologist.

Question 2

does silver sulfadiazine cream help get rid of ringworm?

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Maybe.: Theoretically it would kill many types of ringworm fungus species, but it is not approved for that indication - and plenty of cheap and effective creams are available specifically for that purpose. Plus, you should never apply silver sulfadiazine if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

Question 3

will silver sulfadiazine help get rid of a ringworm on top of diper area of a little girl..

Accepted Answer

Ringworm: Sulfadiazine is usually used for treatment of burns. Use anti fungal ointments available over the counter forthe ringworb.

Question 4

i burned my ring finger with boiling water a week ago. i was prescribed a silver sulfadiazine cream. what else i can do to avoid  permanent scarring?

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Keep the blister: hydrated with some vaseline lotion but avoid moisturizing lotion with lots of chemicals or scent. You should not get significant scarring if the new skin layer underneath the dead sloughing skin is kept hydrated. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 5

how effective is silver sulfadiazine cream?

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Pretty good: Silver sulfadiazine cream is a cornerstone of burn treatment. It revolutionized burn care. That being said, a good surgical team needs to follow your burns to monitor for complications.

Question 6

silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for sunburn, is this okay?

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Expensive overkill: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 7

does silver sulfadiazine cure bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Recurrent disease is related to colonization of your sex partner, inconsistant condom use.  Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is not a rx for bv. It is for burns.

Question 8

can i use silver sulfadiazine on vagina?

Accepted Answer

WHY????: You could. But the real question is WHY????First define the problem, then devise a remedy.

Question 9

is it safe to use silver sulfadiazine on a sty?

Accepted Answer

No: Slivadene cream is not indicated for use around the eye.  It may cause eye irration and burning.  See your doctor for appropriate treatment.

Question 10

can silver sulfadiazine cream be used on turf burn?

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Second-degree burns: ..., such as an abrasion or "road rash, " will heal on their own, given good wound care and good nutrition. Burns on the face should be gooped up with antibiotic ointment several times a day; no dressings are necessary. Burn wounds elsewhere can have antibiotic ointment or silver sulfadiazine (silvadene) applied and then dressed with dressing changes daily in conjunction with a bath/shower.

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