My daughter developed a rug burn two weeks ago and it has become infected and swollen. mom says it looks like enphetigo. i keep it clean and put hydrogen peroxide on it but it just gets worse. what is this and how do i treat it??
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It is a skin infection produced by pus forming organisms like streptococcus and staphylococcus. Depending on the site of infection clinical picture is produced. One of them is Impetigo'  Take precautions   to prevent the spread of infection.  The affected parts must be kept dry, clean and covered.If the scalp is affected extensively the hair must be shaved off. Remove crusts with proper lotion and apply antiseptic cream/lotion.  The ointment should be  repeated 3 to 4 times daily.For extensive  lesions antibiotics by mouth should be given.  Blisters are aspirated  aseptically, the flaccid roof clipped away  and the raw surface  sprayed with  Vioform powder or painted with 1% aqueous gentian violet.   The treatment should be continued until all the lesions  have healed up completely  and have stayed so, for a week.
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Boy our son had only 1 big one. We tried the freeze it over the counter stuff ... it too grew like tiny tentacles and so we headed to the dermatologist to freeze off twice before it stopped.\n\nHe told us the acid in the over the counter... probably irritated and started to get infected.  He said eventually the over the counter would work, just take alot longer but my son kept poking it so this was just quicker. He had to do the treatment twice cause he said it probably would come back.  Only charged for the inital visit so it was worth it.
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that happened to me & after 3 tests by 3 labs it turned out i was using hair products with "coal tar" in them. if he scratches his head does he have a pastey substance under his nails? if he does, go to a healthfood store and get a bottle of pure jojoba oil, add 4-6 drops to a quarter size amt. of jojoba shampoo & apply it to the scalp & leave on over nite & shampoo in the morning. it removes the dead skin & oil buildup that's smothering the pores, making the hair fall out prematurely. it worked great for me!
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you might try putting some hydrogen peroxide (buy at drug store)on the boils with a q tip.  The area wil bubble a little bit - then rinse. If this doesn't work after a few trys, you'll have to face the inevitable and go to the dentist.
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The very best thing to do at this point - my son has the same problem from time to time & here's what his dr said (this way you get dr advice but don't have to go to the dr) Soak your foot in epsom salts dissolved in hot water a couple of times a day until the redness & soreness goes away. Don't bandage it - if possible wear open toed shoes until it heals. It won't get seriously infected if you keep doing the soaks. In the future, keep your toe nail trimmed straight across to prevent it from becoming ingrown again. The peroxide isn't as good an idea but it can't hurt to put some of the triple antibiotic ointment on each night. Good luck & I hope you feel better soon!!!
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sounds like a nasty allergic reaction....\n\ndon't apply anything to your face-this includes allergy creams like hydrocortisone or benadryl creams. they could actually make the rash worse.\n\ntake oral bendadryl tablets. 1-2 of the 25mg tablets every 6 hours but no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.\n\nif after 24 hours of using the benadryl-the rash is still present and your face is still burning-then make an appt to see your dr. you might need antibiotics to get rid of the rash-sometimes allergic reactions are so severe, only antibiotics can treat them\n\nin the future don't use the zest again and you might want to check the label and compare it with other soaps-if they have the same ingredients then it's probably best to avoid them as well. i've found dove and ivory to work best on faces-they don't contain harsh perfumes or dyes and won't irritate your skin
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It could be a fungal infection and since it appears inflamed and may be associated with some oozing, it may be mistaken as an eczematous eruption.  Try CLOTRIMAZOLE or MICONAZOLE ointment three times daily for the next 21 days as that is the time required for the skin to renew itself.  Although you surely would be much better within next 24 hours after starting this treatment, you will have to continue this application for the next 21 days so as to be free from recurrence.\n\nCheck your feet, especially between your toes.  If you have some redness and peeling of skin, it may be a fungus infection and you must treat it in similar fashion.  Remember to put on socks before you put on your undies as the infection from your feet may be transmitted through the undies yet again to your groin or the external genitalia, and surely you wont want it that way.   Get your partner examined by a doctor and maybe it was through your partner that you got this infection.  In that case your partner would also require the same treatment, otherwise recurrence is bound to happen.  Good luck.   You are right, avoid Vaseline.
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After 4 children I have them too. Neutrogena has an exfoliator, with the creams to help heal the stretched skin.  You would have to make the stretched skin raw not bleeding but exfoliated and then apply the cocoa butter or stretch mark remedy. Bottom line you will have to make the skin "raw" it'll hurt but it's cost less than laser surgery or whatever else.
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I have worked in urgent cares for many years. When it is first burnt you only put siladene on it and nothing else.\n\nYou say it is dry which means it is healing. At this time I would treat the pain with an over the counter pain reliever and do not allow her to pick at the scab. Things like neosporine and the like can prevent the wound from healing properly.
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i have done that many times. just ice it, and let it heal itself. u can also tape it (not to tight tho) to give it more support. the color should go away in a couple days, and the swelling should go down within a week
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all i can offer is to put some antiseptic cream or dissolved salt in water on it and cover it with a strong bandage... it will heal itself... maybe get permission to wear open backed shoes for a few days.\nhope that helps... its just one of those things we cant do anything about
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Sunburn\nHome Treatment\n\nHome treatment measures may provide some relief from a mild sunburn.:\n\n    *  Use cool cloths on sunburned areas.\n    * Take frequent cool showers or baths.\n    * Apply soothing lotions that contain aloe vera to sunburned areas. Topical steroids (such as 1% hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn pain and swelling. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.\n\nA sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help. For more information, see the topic Dehydration.\n\nThere is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn—it is part of the healing process. Lotion may help relieve the itching.\n\nOther home treatment measures, such as chamomile, may help relieve your sunburn symptoms.\nMedicine you can buy without a prescription Try an over-the-counter medicine to help treat your pain or fever:\n\n    * Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol\n    * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):\n           Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin\n           Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn\n           Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis\n    * Aspirin, such as Bayer or Ecotrin\n\nSafety tips Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use an over-the-counter medicine:\n\n    * Carefully read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle and box.\n    * Do not use more than the recommended dose.\n    * Do not take a medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.\n    * If you have been told to avoid a medicine, call your doctor before you take it.\n    * If you are or could be pregnant, call your doctor before you take any medicine.\n    * Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless your doctor tells you to
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Throw it out, now!!!!  You are obviously having a dangerous reaction to the product.\n\nCheck with your doctor on something that would be less intrusive.\n\nBest of luck!
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it sounds like a very promising product by this description, I think I remember this name from the time when I was still in Pakistan, it is used by homeopaths too probably, you may want to talk to your doctor though if it burns on your face, good luck
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I have a friend who's a Pediatrician. My son was having something similar. It was a somewhat mild rash that'd go away after a few hrs but reappear in a diff. spot. She said this happens randomly & they dont really know why. Its a harmless rash, doesnt hurt the child, and there's nothing they can really do about it. I cant remember what she called it though.... Since I've been letting my son sleep in only his diapers & with the ceiling fan on, he hasnt been getting the rash so i'm thinking this was heat related. You might try this.... Good luck!
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Hi, my daughter had a bad dose of them and they started to get infected and therefore spread faster. What I did was use a stitch ripper to open them, removed the centre and then covered them with a sticking plaster until they dried. I did three a day until they were all gone. They healed quickly with no scarring  and have not returned. It was tough but I'm glad I did it.
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LOL I had the same problem! \n\nHere's the deal, it'll go away on it's own with good jewelry and cleaning. The tea tree oil may or may not help.