nurses or health-wise people only - is it possible to spread a cole sore...?
345583
Cold sores are a form of the herpes virus and yes you can spread from one area to the next.  Make sure you wash you hands very well, and watch what you have come in contact with the sore until it heals.  If you have sores on your genitals, then you need to see a Dr. right away.  Hope this helps you.
123624
It's possible if her hands aren't clean.  She could easily carry herpes on her hand.  I'm sure she washed them though in the sink on the street corner using the anti-bacterial/anti-virual lotion before you picked her up.
396886
Yes you can. It is possible to move the virus from the location of the outbreak to other places on the body by touching the sores. Type 1 and 2 can spread to other places on the body. The eyes, moouth, genitals, and nose are the most senitive places because they are mucus membranes. But you can also get it on your finger tips called HEPATIC WITLOW.
331963
First Aid \nFOR MINOR BURNS:\n\nIf the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will also help reduce pain. \nCalm and reassure the person. \nAfter flushing or soaking, cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. \nProtect the burn from pressure and friction. \nOver-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling. DO NOT give children under 12 aspirin. Once the skin has cooled, moisturizing lotion also can help. \nMinor burns will usually heal without further treatment. However, if a second-degree burn covers an area more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, or if it is located on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, treat the burn as a major burn. \nMake sure the person is up-to-date on tetanus immunization. \n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000030.htm\n\nPeople have typically treated burns with ice and oil. However, do not use these! Ice of ice water causes loss of body heat and further damages the skin and underlying tissues. Likewise, do not put oil, butter or ointments on blisters or deep burns because these items seal in the heat, do not relieve pain very well. Another do not: do not break open blisters because it makes the skin more prone to infection. \n\nhttp://www.zetatalk.com/health/theal04j.htm
930985
Hi,Please dont put anything in your ear,except cotton wool.I would advise a hot water bottle wrapped in a dry tea towel and 2 paracetamol every 4 hrs if needed.Please make an appointment to see your G.P. or Primary Care Centre usually in your nearest hospital.You could ring N.H.S. Direct for more professional advice (You ring them,then a qualified nurse or doctor rings you back),they either advise or book you in at your primary care centre.N.H.S. Direct are on 0845 46 47,hope your better soon.
104675
A touch of Melaleuca oil (tea tree) and the sore will stop hurting and start healing. Even if you feel it and do not see it yet it will stop it instantly.
286620
The best way (I work in healthcare) is to use the tried and true method. Soap and water. Be gentle, you do not want to open the blisters. Also, do not personally come in to direct contact with the blisters or affected area. Wear gloves.
356629
First Aid  \nFOR MINOR BURNS:\n\nIf the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will also help reduce pain. \nCalm and reassure the person. \nAfter flushing or soaking, cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. \nProtect the burn from pressure and friction. \nOver-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling. DO NOT give children under 12 aspirin. Once the skin has cooled, moisturizing lotion also can help. \nMinor burns will usually heal without further treatment. However, if a second-degree burn covers an area more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, or if it is located on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, treat the burn as a major burn. \nMake sure the person is up-to-date on tetanus immunization. \nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000030.htm\n\nPeople have typically treated burns with ice and oil. However, do not use these! Ice of ice water causes loss of body heat and further damages the skin and underlying tissues. Likewise, do not put oil, butter or ointments on blisters or deep burns because these items seal in the heat, do not relieve pain very well. Another do not: do not break open blisters because it makes the skin more prone to infection.   http://www.zetatalk.com/health/theal04j.htm
622246
Ok, I'm no expert but I do work in the medical feild. First off let me say that most STD's can only be transmited through sexual intercourse. I'm sure there are some exceptions, but most STD's cannot sustain homeostasis out side of the host body. However, some STD's can spread through contact with other bodily fulids such as, blood, salivia, and of course semen, or sperm. Ok but keep in mind that all has to do with the type of STD your talking about. But I think it's safe to assume that if you sit on the toilet your probably not going to get the STD from that person. I don't understand the exact method of contraction but I dont think it's going to happen since your not exchanging bodily fulids with this individual. I always just use one of those seat protectors when they are avalible at work. Because I'm a guy and guy's are dirty; so you can never be to carefull. But if your living with someone with an STD...I'd probably freak out! I don't know, but I'd keep some kind of house hold cleaner/disinfectant handy in the bathroom. Also you might want to talk to this person about it. Some (a very select few) STD's are curable. Most people tend to ingnore it, or be in denyle about the problem, or just not even know it exsist. Some STD's symptoms don't even show up for a long time. It just depends on the STD. But whoever you are talking about could just be too embarrassed to do anything. Suport might just be the best thing, dispite how grose and discusting that person may be...and their little friend down there. And what I mean by support is, SUPPORT TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT! You know it's grose, but some people don't tell their partner that they have an STD. Oh and genital warts are curable no matter the sex, I don't know about Hepitius C, I think thats the one that you can take something for and it keeps it from transmiting and flaring up, but don't quote me. Ok well now that I'm done grosing you out, I hope I helped in some way. And your right it's not fair these promiscuous people keep spreading this shit around cause their to horny to control themsevles and USE A DAM CONDOM!!
725810
Yes, it can... normally. Swishing water is fine to do, its when you suck it up getting ready to spit it out, that does the damage. Swishing with warm salt water is good to do, and helps heal the tissue. But DONT spit it out, just open the mouth and let it ooze out. \n\nBUT... your at 4 days now.. You should be fine. Just be careful... Dont eat anything thats sharp like chips, that can get wedged up in there and cut the scab open. That wouldnt be good, and could be painful. ALSO.. if you think you have food stuck in the holes, get a syringe and clean it out. Irrigating the site isnt going to hurt it or break the scab/clot. It's absolutely safe to do. Like i said, 4 days ... your ready to start irrigating!
691829
You should be taking antibiotics for the infection, but I'm told the wound just heals over - bit scabby, but.\nDoesn't sound hygienic to me.\nNo mercy for self-inflicted punishments.
207560
I'd say tape it to the toes next to it and wrap it up in guaze tape with icy hot and triple antibiotic ointment on it. It's simple, but it always works. Better than spending a bunch on a doctor that'll tell you the same thing.;)
914023
yes, lack of lubrication can result in painful burns!!!
263484
I wouldn't suggest it, I had a friend do it and it got so infected and her lip swelled so badly she looked deformed, she had to go to the doctor and get on a bunch of antibiotics and was off work for a week, it was awful and yes, it hurt her like crazy. Please have a professional do it, it really isn't that expensive and your health is more important than saving a few bucks, in the end my friend spend more on doctor care than she would have if she had her lip pierced by a professional.
127561
i am not a nurse but ur friend should definately go to the dr.  theres some kind of blood vessel infection going on. \nit can be very dangerous
90869
You could still catch it possibly. Most def if she has an outbreak. I think it depends on where the outbreaks occur. But to be extra safe, talk with a REAL nurse or doctor.\n\nThere should be a hotline that you could call as well. Search for it on the net.
233170
I would get some toth acke stuff like cankaid sold at brooks cvs walgrens and more just read the back of the packege for the warnings in case it upsets tissue but it most likely wont.