Question 1

can vagisil cause chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Could cause an: irritation if you are sensitive one of the ingredients. Do not use any more of it.

Question 2

how can i heal a chemical burn on face?

Accepted Answer

After care: Keep the area clean and i would keep Bacitracin on the area with some kind of dressing.  Eventually you may need a topical steroid.  I would recommend seeing a physician if it is a severe burn.

Question 3

what can soothe a chemical burn from using nair?

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Burns: If you have suffered a chemical burn it should be evaluated in an urgent care. Depending on the chemical and the location determines the next treatment plans.

Question 4

how long to repigment my skin after chemical burn?

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Chemical burn: It all depends on the thickness of the burn. Pigment cells are on the dermis and if killed by the burn, pigment may not return.

Question 5

how do you quickly heal a chemical burn on your face?

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Chemical burn: Acutely, you should flush the area with lots of fluid to minize exposure time and resultant damage.  Once damage is done, you can use an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and keep the area moist.  If severe scarring occurs, topical and local steroids may be beneficial to modulate wound healing.

Question 6

can the acids in a facewash cause a mild chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyone can have a topical unknown sensitivity to anything. This can happen even if you have used it many times. Sometimes the bean counters change the formula.

Question 7

help! i have a chemical burn on my forhead. help please!?

Accepted Answer

Clean it properly: Check the material safety data sheet for proper cleaning of the chemical.  Most can be cleaned with water taking care not to get any in the eyes, but some must be removed with other methods.  After that, treat it like any other burn.  Use aloe, vitamin e, antibiotic ointment, and keep it out of the sun while healing.  Sometimes, burn ointments like aquphor can be helpful.  Healing time varies.

Question 8

any over-the-counter help for someone with chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Chemical burns vary from caustics like lye, to acid and even more erosive chemicals.  Immediate action should be to flush off the agent causing the burn.  If the skin is red and not opened, then you can treat it with cool soaks and keeping it clean.  If the skin outer layer is burnt off and the pain is significant, you should go to an emergency room or at least contact a poison control center.

Question 9

what is the difference between a chemical burn or frostbite?

Accepted Answer

They are different: A chemical burn occurs from exosure of the skin to caustic chemicals.  Frostbite occurs due to exposure to a cold environment.

Question 10

please help me! how long before my nair chemical burn heals?

Accepted Answer

Usually a few days: Chemical burns from nair are usually mild and heal in a few days.  More severe burns take longer.  You can speed the healing with aloe, vitamin e, and antibiotic ointment.
If you have an allergy to nair, it may take longer, and you may have to treat the allergy.

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