Question 1

what are the side effects of 1% silver sulfadiazine cream without washing it off?

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Less effective: It is important to remove the old cream before applying the new, otherwise the new cream isn't close enough to work effectively.

Question 2

what would the effects be if i used expired silvadene (silver sulfadiazine)?

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NONE: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is not effective against fungus. The expiration date is not relavent.

Question 3

how effective is silver sulfadiazine cream?

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Pretty good: Silver sulfadiazine cream is a cornerstone of burn treatment. It revolutionized burn care. That being said, a good surgical team needs to follow your burns to monitor for complications.

Question 4

silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for sunburn, is this okay?

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Expensive overkill: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 5

does silver sulfadiazine cure bv?

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No: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Recurrent disease is related to colonization of your sex partner, inconsistant condom use.  Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is not a rx for bv. It is for burns.

Question 6

can i use silver sulfadiazine on vagina?

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WHY????: You could. But the real question is WHY????First define the problem, then devise a remedy.

Question 7

is it safe to use silver sulfadiazine on a sty?

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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 8

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 9

how does silver sulfadiazine cream help with eczema?

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No: That cream is usually used for second degree burns-ie when you get a blister from a burn.

Question 10

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

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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.

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