Question 1

if someone scraped only their epidermis on the face, would the dermal layer underneath look visually the same if its showing? how would i know if the dermal layer is showing?

Accepted Answer

: It would appear as a raw area. Though it would not be feasible to ascertain if it is only the epidermis that is missing or deeper tissue as well. Apply triple antibiotic cream to the raw area to prevent infection.

Question 2

what are the pros/cons of dermal piercings?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic, infection: Dermal piercings satisfy a cosmetic and societal need depending upon the company you keep.  The other advantage is that unlike tatoos, they can easily be removed.  The cons are infection in the healing period after piercing and long term allergic response to the rings and things placed in the piercing.

Question 3

can a dermal piercing be rejected by the body?

Accepted Answer

You can and will: create scar tissue and you can be allergic to the metal of the pierce

Question 4

what do you recommend i put on a dermal peircing?

Accepted Answer

Water: Avoid peroxide and alcohol which are just irritating. Avoid bacitracin ,neomycin, triple antibiotic as they are useless as well as sensitizing, causing allergic reactions. Avoid herbs and anything "natural". Water and vaseline are useful. Use surgical (stainless) steel or 14k gold metal.

Question 5

can i use 3cc syringe for subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The syringe size is not the issue, it's the volume of fluid and the needle. The syrine may not be calibrated to small volumes. Better to use 1ml syrine with small calibrations.

Question 6

can subcutaneous hematomas cause little to no pain?

Accepted Answer

Of course, but: It depends on the location and size of the hematoma. Hematoma refers to an actual collection of blood rather than a bruise, which is more like a soaked sponge, with tissues being the sponge. Both will eventually reabsorb on their own, but hematomas may do better and resolve faster if aspirated with a needle by an expert in surgical anatomy.

Question 7

what does varicosities in the subcutaneous fat mean?

Accepted Answer

: Subcutaneous fat is the fat layer under the skin. Varicosity is a dilatation of veins

Question 8

what will they do to find out why have subcutaneous edema?

Accepted Answer

Examine : The area involved, there is nothing more definitive that. Seeing and touching the area. No labs needed for diagnosis.

Question 9

can you tell me, how bad does it hurt when using a dermal punch?

Accepted Answer

That is typically: done with small injection of local anesthetic so you shouldn't feel the punch at all

Question 10

what are the best smallest syringes to use for subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depends on what you are injecting, needles are most important for sq injections, 25 or 27 gauge are the best and then you have Insulin syringes, 1, 3 or 5 cc syringes, and the prepackaged syringes for blood-thinners such as Lovenox (enoxaparin) or arixtra, to name a few.

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If someone scraped only their epidermis on the face, would the dermal layer underneath look visually the same if its showing? how would i know if the dermal layer is showing?

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What are the pros/cons of dermal piercings?

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Can a dermal piercing be rejected by the body?

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What do you recommend i put on a dermal peircing?

A member asked:

Can i use 3cc syringe for subcutaneous injection?

A member asked:

Can subcutaneous hematomas cause little to no pain?

A member asked:

What does varicosities in the subcutaneous fat mean?

A member asked:

What will they do to find out why have subcutaneous edema?

A member asked:

Can you tell me, how bad does it hurt when using a dermal punch?

A member asked:

What are the best smallest syringes to use for subcutaneous injections?

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