Question 1

is it ok to use silver sulfadiazine cream on burning rashes around bikini area?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial cream: Silver sulfadiazine is an antibacterial cream, used mainly for burns on the skin.  It is soothing for coating the open skin and protecting against infection.  For burning skin lesions Hydrocortisone cream would be better.  If you have a group of blisters that is burning, then Hydrocortisone can make it worse.  If you are not sure which, then have it checked.

Question 2

can i use 1% silver sulfadiazine cream of poison izy rash? if so, do i continue to use calamine lotion?

Accepted Answer

USELESS: Silver sulfadiazine will not relieve you in any way. Calamine lotion is barely effective. "Poison" ivy is a violent reaction which will occur only on those allergic to it and only where the sap came on the skin. A prescription strength cortisone is very effective. Clobetasol gel or augmented betamethasone cream,. OK to wash. No special soap makes any difference. Not contagious. Will not spread.

Question 3

where to buy silver sulfadiazine cream otc?

Accepted Answer

Not in USA: Silver sulfadiazine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

tell me about using ssd (silver sulfadiazine) with lidocaine cream to heal and help a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Are you infected: Silver sulfadiazine is used for infected burns.  If your tattoo is infected see your physician and get a prescription.  Do not share creams with other people as it will increase your exposure to more infections.  Tattoos cause hepatits and you may want to get screened for that virus. Using a local anesthetic is not a good idea since that will mask if the infection goes to cellulitis.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what is silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream known as in the uk?

Accepted Answer

Flamazine: Silver sulfadiazine, a topical antibiotic, is known as flamazine (or sometimes SSD) in the UK.

Question 9

how does silver sulfadiazine cream help with eczema?

Accepted Answer

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?

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.

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