Question 1

what home treatment can be done for a mild degree of frostbite? lukewarm bath?

Accepted Answer

Yes if mild: Minimal frostbite can be helped with warming the areas and gentle massage.  Should seek medical guidance if you are not certain about the extent of the injury.  Can be difficult to judge in some cases.

Question 2

what is the treatment for frostbite that is best and has fewest side effects?

Accepted Answer

Rewarming: Frostbite is, quite simply, frozen tissues. Depending on how severe the frostbite (i.e. How deep the freeze goes), the treatment can range from simply rewarming to in-patient treatment similar to burns to amputations and long recovery times. If you have frostbite, you should see a doctor right away.

Question 3

could frostbite leave a blister.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blistering or bulle are a typical part of the presentation of frostbite.

Question 4

friend went snowboarding in sub zero temp, got blistering and swelling on top behind his ear. head was completely covered.. frostbite? irritation?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Frostbite is possible even if he felt it was covered, when you perspire with exertion, the moisture makes you more susceptible to any area exposed. It could also be an allergic reaction to the material used to cover his head, or even a shingles outbreak. It would be best to have a doctor check it out.

Question 5

bug bite that causes large blister, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Local wound care: Local wound care usually involves washing with a gentle soap and water twice daily, applying antibiotic ointment and monitoring for signs of infection.  Increased redness, ulceration, swelling and pain, especially when combined with the appearance of pus indicates an infection which should be evaluated by a primary care physician.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for penis blisters?

Accepted Answer

Penis lesions: You should examined by your doctor; many lesions can be an std and other treatments may be needed.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for blisters on feet?

Accepted Answer

The best treatment: Would probably be prevention, but since they are already there.....Figure out why they are there. If they are friction blisters one cold express the fluid with a sterile needle. If they are secondary to something like fungus, apply an antifungal cream.

Question 8

i have blisters on feet during winter, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Need to have : Diagnosis. Could be secondary to athletes foot, could be allergic reaction to material in your shoegear, could be secondary to friction etc etc...Once you know the DX you know the tx. If you need help see a foot doc or dermatologist.

Question 9

whats the treatment for dry, itchy and with blisters lips?

Accepted Answer

possible allergy: If you are not licking your lips alot, you may be allergic to the lipstick or lip balm that you were putting on.See a dermatologist who does patch testing with the north american patch test series to see what you are allergic to. I am assuming that this is not a cold sore.

Question 10

i am suffering from blisters around the nipplewhat is the treatment, ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Without seeing these and knowing your full history you would be much better off seeing a doctor and showing these to them.

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