Question 1

what's the best treatment for burns?

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Depends on many...: Factors: the size, location and depth of the burn, the age and health of the patient, the mechanism of burning, etc. For minor burns with blistering, i recommend unroofing the blisters, washing with soap and water, and then applying Bacitracin ointment and a dry dressing twice daily. If increasing pain, drainage, or redness, or if not healed in 10 days, see a doctor.

Question 2

what are the treatment of burning and inflamation sensetion on anus?

Accepted Answer

Sitz Bath: Sitz bathes can be helpful. Sit in a bathtub with warm water. Make sure there is enough water to submerge your anal area. Soak for about 15 minutes – several times a day.

Question 3

what is treatment for vaginal burning sensation?

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Depends: It depends on the cause.  It could be allergic, yeast infection, dermatitis, etc.  Treatments are different for each of them.

Question 4

what is a good treatment for burning on left thigh?

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Nerve pain: The most common nerve issue is meralgia paresthetica, and may respond to loose clothing, or nerve pain suppressant drugs or even a Lidoderm parch locally.  However, could be due to hip problem, pinched nerve in back.  Physical therapy might help, maybe even an injection locally.  First, get firm diagnosis, then decide on treatment.

Question 5

what is the treatment of itchy and burning dry skin??

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Dermatitis?: Is what this sounds like but need to see a doctor for a specific diagnosis and treatment.  Usually consists of emollients (moisturisers) +/- topical steroids (anti-inflammatory creams) however also needs a medical check by the doctor and possibly tests  as some underlying medical conditions will present with dry itchy skin (e.g. thyroid problem).

Question 6

need some advice for self treatment for a chemical burn?

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Many issues: Depends upon the chemical and the part of the body involved.  If the eyes, see an ophthalmologist right away after flushing for 10-15 minutes.  Otherwise flush and then see a doctor if the skin appears damaged.  The condition will be worse if the chemical was an alcohol or a very strong acid.  Most organic chemicals flush off well and the skin is usually resistant to them.

Question 7

is there an effective treatment for frictional burns on the penis?

Accepted Answer

Try  Bacitracin: Don't know how you got the frictional burn & assume it isn't serious or else would got immediate medical attention. Thus a little vaseline based antibiotic ointment should take care of this problem.

Question 8

can any doc tell me what's the best treatment for 3rd degree burns?

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If you truly have...: A 3rd-degree, or full-thickness, burn, unless it is very small or narrow and can heal in from the sides, it will need to be skin grafted to fully heal it. Partial-thickness (i.e., 2nd-degree) burns will heal in 1 to 3 weeks. If your wound is not fully healed after 3 weeks, you should see a general, plastic, or burn surgeon.

Question 9

i have bad looking chemical burn treatment /swelling, any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Burns: Chemical burns can be serious. I would suggest a visit to a specialist in wounds or skin as soon as you can. An examination is clearly warranted without delays.

Question 10

any suggestions of treatment for skin burning sensation in fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

Burning skin: Fibromyalgia does not cause burning skin. Your treatment is depended on the diagnosis.

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