Question 1

what can i put on sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Depending on severity of the burn aloe has been helpful for some patients.

Question 2

what can i put on my glanis to stop bleeding tht started last friday after being pull on?

Accepted Answer

: Any bleeding that is not stopping on its own, especially after a week, should be looked at by a Dr in person, especially if taking blood thinners/aspirin. It may be that this skin has been disrupted over a small capillary bed and any movement or friction continues to reopen the wound. Try to cover it with a bandage that can prevent it rubbing against clothes, legs or other parts.

Question 3

i just rode my bicycle fot the first time since last fall i have sores on my rear end. what can i put on it to heal them how can i still ride?

Accepted Answer

Bike seat: Vasolex for the sores. Get a silicone cushioned bike seat for future riding.

Question 4

what can i put on a open pimple?

Accepted Answer

Various: For treatment of an open pimple you can use rubbing alcohol, benzoyl peroxide gel, topical clindamycin, topical erythromycin, topical tretinoin, even an oil of clove stick, as well as many other things.

Question 5

what can i put on an itchy back?

Accepted Answer

Xerosis: Moisturizer.Most common cause is dry skin by far. Apply after shower for best results.

Question 6

what can i put on hives to sooth it?

Accepted Answer

Topicals don't work: Hives are caused by the release of a substance called histamine, which causes the characteristic "wheal and flare" skin reaction. Creams don't work because they do nothing to prevent histamine release. Try allegra, (fexofenadine) which is now otc; if that doesn't work, your hives may be due to an internal trigger, and your doctor will need to run some tests to find it.

Question 7

what can i put on my gential herpes?

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes: Topical zovirax (acyclovir) ointment. Also frequent outbreaks can be suppressed with antiviral systemic therapy that your doctor can prescribe.

Question 8

what can i put on my body for dry scalie skin?

Accepted Answer

Ammoliants: First make sure the scaly skin isn't from an underlying medical condition, have a basic check up look at the thyroid as well. Some good rules for dry scales which could represent eczema
no hot showers ( short warm are best)
no perfumed or drying soaps ( good soap dove, oil olay)
no drying agents or perfumes with alcohol
try not to itch
moisturizers that you can tolerate that aren't to oily.

Question 9

what can i put on a sunburn if i don't have any aloe?

Accepted Answer

Cool compresses: Cool water compresses are fine.

Question 10

i have a rash from contact with elastic, what can i put on it to make the itch & rash go away?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone: If it is mild rash, otc Hydrocortisone may help....But you must also avoid contact with the material that you are allergic to...
If it is severe/persistent, get it checked out by your doc...

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I just rode my bicycle fot the first time since last fall i have sores on my rear end. what can i put on it to heal them how can i still ride?

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What can i put on an itchy back?

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What can i put on my gential herpes?

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I have a rash from contact with elastic, what can i put on it to make the itch & rash go away?

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