what treatment should be given if a strong base is spilled on the skin?
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Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash gently and thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Ensure contaminated clothing is washed before re-use or discard. If contact is more than of minor nature, seek medical attention.\n\nDo not use soap if the skin has been broken.  Seek medical attention.  Strong base exposure can keep occuring even after you think it is over.  Sometimes hours later symptoms will appear.
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Definitely, get it looked at by a doctor ASAP.  It could be the start of skin cancer which is easily treatable if not left too long.  If left it can spread and be deadly.  Not trying to scare you, but overexposure, particularly burning and lingering coloured spots point to something not right.  Rule it out right away...
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I assume that you are preparing an ointment.\n\nThe problem with the "suitable base" is dependent upon the application of the ointment as well as the ingredients to be used.  This is a very complex problem.\n\nThe ointment base is usually prepared first and then the active ingredients are added.\n\nCheck out the reference site below which gives examples and instructions for five different types of ointment bases.
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I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
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You should call your doctor's office and see if they will call something to a pharmacy where you are.  Get the number of a pharmacy first so you can give it to the doctor's office.  Most doctor's offices will do it if you explain the situation, but call before they close!\n\nYou could also see if there is an "urgent care" somewhere around.  They accept most insurances.\n\nAs a doctor I wouldnt recommend any herbal treatments to treat a skin infection.
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Witch hazel and cortizone are the two most effective treatments. Surgery may sometimes be necessary in extreme cases. There is no CURE as they are just lesions which can be caused by many different things.
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It depends on how big the bubble is. A large burn needs to treated at a medical facility. A small burn should be cleansed with soap and water. The skin is already irritated so do not put alcohol or peroxide on it!! Protect it with a clean dressing.I would apply triple antibiotic ointment such as neosporin. The bubble is not bodies way of protecting itself. The clear fluid inside is due to tissue damage. Try to keep the bubble intact as this will provide greater protection from infection. Your body will reabsorb the fluid in the bubble.
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You can soak in regular table salt and the hottest water you can stand;so as not to burn the skin. And it should draw all of the pus out. That is what my Dad had me do when I had an infected wasp sting on my leg. It works for me every time.
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The poison travels through your bloodstream and can emerge wherever veins come near the surface of the skin. You should rinse the area with warm, soapy water as soon after contact as possible. After symptoms appear there is little you can do. Vinegar helps, but serious cases a shot of Cortizone may be given and steroids prescribed.
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you should probably ask your doctor, and it could be something serious or a skin irratation. eaither way just to be safe see a docotor as soon as you can
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There are many products that will help. Go to a drugstore and ask the pharmacist. If it's very bad, you may need to see a dermatologist.
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Rinse the affected area with salt water or don’t rinse it at all. Do not rinse the involved area of skin with fresh water, because it will further activate nematocysts and worsen the reaction. Apply acetic acid 5% (white vinegar). This will inactivate undischarged nematocysts and the toxin and will help to decrease symptoms. Use over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to control pain symptoms. Immobilize the area that was poisoned to prevent further spread. Itching is usually treated with an antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). If a reaction is severe, you need to see a doctor for  topical corticosteroids and oral steroids (Prednisone).
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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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Use baby oil...and dont put it on your skin anymore
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Work with a dermatologist.\nKeep affected skin clean with soap & water.\nAcne is caused by hormones, dirty skin.
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Put some ice on it to bring the swelling down, and take some ibuprofen for the pain.  If it doesn't improve in a few days, see your Dr. or a dermatologist.
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Use salt, it doesn't go away as fast.  Just poor some in your hands and rub it on your wet skin.