Question 1

can i use silver sulfadiazine on a bartholin's cyst?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: In addition to warm soaks if this area is inflamed you need to see your gynecologist. It might need to be drained.

Question 2

can u use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on boils?

Accepted Answer

No: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream will not help on boils.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can silver sulfadiazine cream be used on turf burn?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

can you use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream on eczema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream is useful as an antibiotic and occlusive agent.  The occlusion will help eczema.  Eczema is helped greatly by not drying the skin and by moisture. Some additives such as fragrances and formaldehyde (in dryer sheets) can worsen eczema.

Question 7

how often should i apply silver sulfadiazine cream on a burn?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 hours: You can apply silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) anywhere from 2 x per day up to 4 x per day.  Apply with a thick coating.

Question 8

is it safe for you to use silver sulfadiazine while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you are using a prescription cream your doctor will decide that issue with you.  Do not share some one else's creams as that increases your chance of infection.

Question 9

how many days should silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) be used on large grease burn on face?

Accepted Answer

Maybe zero: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is generally not used on facial burns to avoid getting it in the eyes, which is not good. Rather, antibiotic ointment (e.g., bacitracin, polysporin, neosporin, triple-antibiotic ointment) is used on facial burns. Such topical antimicrobials are used until the wounds are healed, 1 to 3 weeks for spontaneous 2nd-degree burn healing, or until skin grafting for 3rd-degree burns.

Question 10

i have been using silver sulfadiazine cream for my tatoo that i just got cause i splashed hot grease on it. now it has green puss.will this work?

Accepted Answer

NO: Please do not medicate yourself and go directly to the ER or UC clinic for further evaluation of this serious infection.

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How many days should silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) be used on large grease burn on face?

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I have been using silver sulfadiazine cream for my tatoo that i just got cause i splashed hot grease on it. now it has green puss.will this work?

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