Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My friend has self-harmed with a lighter to her thigh. what should we do while i try to convince her to see her doctor or go to urgent care? she currently has a couple of them covered with a bandaid and it doesnt hurt to take a shower or bath?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Limited burn lesions can be taken care at home. Keep the site clean with mild soap and dry, antibiotic ointment is OK to use, only use nonstick bandages to cover the wounds, no problem with taking shower. However, she should be evaluated by a psychiatrist as soon as possible for behavior issue which led to self-inflicted wounds.
Answered 8/30/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
20+ solid BMs a week. Urgency as well. Some nausea and gas. Been a few weeks. Should I see a doc? Is there something at home I can do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should i see a doctor if for the past two months i experience urgency to urinate and then an inability to empty my bladder? It's not painful, just new
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My nose has been bleeding everyday for the past week. Whenever I take a shower/bath and yesterday when in my sleep. Should I be worried or go see the doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My friend has self-harmed with a lighter to her thigh and i dont know how it heals when its so dark. is there anything to put on it until i can get her to go to her doctor?
I have these symptoms on and off and disturbed sleep I don't know which doctor to see Left pelvic pain Nocturia Jaw tightnes Bowel habits+urgency Restless leg Irregular periods Pain before mensesDry throat at night urge chew paper Why u thnk I hv it?
Can I take a bath or shower with a second degree burn from a hot iron that fell on my leg? Talked to my doctor about home treatment but they didnt say southing about shower or baths.
I told an NHS mental health person that I self harm & sometimes have suicidal thoughts. He can only see me once/twice a month. Why no urgency to help?
How can I alleviate the symptoms (esp the urgency to urinate) of a UTI at home? I won't be able to see a doctor until tomorrow.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
