First Aid

I was at a track meet and i got sunburned pretty bad. Its been less than a day and im peeling already but I was just wondering if there was anything I could do to lessen the appearance of the sunburn because our track uniforms left a really weird mark all over me. I would appreciate any suggestions you have!

2007-03-25 07:55:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 06:38:32 · 7 answers · asked by BeThAnY 4

Hi.

Can anyone refer me to some sites that explain either why toothpaste is good for a burn (since it makes the stinging sensation go away) or why it's bad for your skin (for various reasons)?

Thanks.

2007-03-25 06:33:42 · 15 answers · asked by strawberriesandchampagne 1

Can you drink the aloe vera gel staright from the plant?

2007-03-25 05:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by Nick M 2

2007-03-24 20:56:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i feel and ingrown toenail is growing what do i do to stop it from getting into a big problem?

2007-03-24 19:26:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read recently that although it is my favorite antiseptic (yes, I have a "favorite" antiseptic...), hydrogen peroxide is actually not as effective at killing bacteria as I thought. What I liked about it was the little hiss and bubbling that you'd see...you KNEW it was working...guess I got fooled.

So I started looking at: what's the best...the type of OTC antiseptic that was like the Spartan Army holding back the Persian hordes (sorry, just saw "300"). The ones I saw were:

-70% isopropyl
-91% isopropyl
-iodine
-tincture of iodine (it seems there's a difference)
-ethyl alcohol
-witch hazel
-something else?

I know my hydrogen p. is out of the running from what I read (sniff!).

Anyone knowledgeable know (we can skip the "wow, they all hurt like the dickens" answers)? From what little I could find on the web, it looks like ethyl alcohol, but I'd love someone to school me! Thanks!

2007-03-24 18:45:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pregnant, and have been dealing with in grown toe nails this past year due to nail fugus (I groom dogs and am always wet in my shoes!!!). I have been able to lift nail out and cut it every few weeks successfully, but the time before this, I got an infection in my right toe and was able to heal it at home by soaking and drawing out infection/pus. This time, it is on my other toe and it is continuing to swell. I can not get the pus to drain out, I've been soaking it and puting on triple antibiotics. I am nervous to go to doctor because due to pregnancy, is it ok for them to numb it? i would like to just have portion or all of nail removed before infection spreads. Should I be calling into work tomorrow, and following days -- will it worsen as I stand on it?

2007-03-24 18:22:14 · 6 answers · asked by mommy of 2 4

Well I was out tanning and I get burned on my chest and shoulders and I dont want to start peeling eww but can I make it a tan? Any ways to make it feel better would be nice to. Thanks

2007-03-24 17:16:15 · 12 answers · asked by ~Paynt~ 2

2007-03-24 15:34:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got into a patch of poison ivy (I guess - actually, I don't know how I got it..somewhere at the barn) and I didn't realize it was poison ivy (never had it before)so I was scratching it and now it is all over my arms, and it's horrible. I've tried calamine lotion and nothing is working, and it's so bad to the point where I've got huge blister-things everywhere. Anyone know of anything to help soothe and take the itch away? I'd be appreciative forever!

2007-03-24 14:21:15 · 13 answers · asked by BlueEyedAngel 2

I got burned while working outside and i need to get rid of the redness quick along with the pain.

2007-03-24 14:00:11 · 31 answers · asked by big pimpin gangsta 1

i had a cigarette burn that just pretty much healed..but it left a scar. What can i do to make the scar as a little as possible?

2007-03-24 06:57:55 · 13 answers · asked by craigorous 2

2007-03-24 06:12:06 · 10 answers · asked by spara 2

I heard it works and am wondering if it's true.

2007-03-24 02:37:07 · 10 answers · asked by italiancat73 2

Seen some movies does that reely happen.

2007-03-23 22:24:02 · 5 answers · asked by ? 7

2007-03-23 12:29:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am I forgetting anything and what are some extras I could add?

Peroxide

Neosporin

Band Aids (different sizes)

Gauze Roll

Paper Towel

Asprin

Tums

Methalyte (like red iodine)

Sun Screen stuff that helps with sun burns and prevents blisters

2007-03-23 11:15:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

can you go in the swimming pool at the local baths if you have had your navel pierced for 3 weeks including clorein

2007-03-23 11:07:38 · 3 answers · asked by lost_game_sims_glamour_life 1

okay, so i just stabbed my hand w/ a knife on accident (i was trying to cut a mango and the knife slipped and went into my thumb) ..it's only about .5cm..and i don't have health insurance. so, do i go to the hospital? if no, what can i do t make sure it won't get infected?

2007-03-23 11:00:30 · 23 answers · asked by Karen 2

any suggestions on how to get it off with out cutting the ring of??

2007-03-23 10:18:36 · 14 answers · asked by Breanne 2

i have been rubbing my eye and realized that i have ink from an ink pad on my finger. i got some of it out with water and visine but there is still some that wont come out. is there anything that i can do? It is just in the corner of my eye. Do i need to go to the doctor?

2007-03-23 09:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok.. it is a necklace that you were around your neck and if you fall or something happens and you are unable to get to a phone to call for help all you have to do is just push a button and i think that an ambulance comes or something.. but i am not sure what happens when you push the button.. anyways.. i am wondering what they are called and if anyone out there know how i might go about getting one for someone???

2007-03-23 07:42:15 · 6 answers · asked by Emi 3

Okay I am a 18 year old female and inbetween the bottom of my earlobe and right before my jaw starts there is a HARD lump. It hurts if I put pressure on it and its less that a half of an inch wide. Can anyone please tell me whats going on?!

2007-03-23 07:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by Dee 2

I can't wash it down or cough it up

2007-03-23 05:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by Walter 1

rid of the pain I will take "FORTWIN" Injuction regularlly. Does it harm's in the long run.

2007-03-22 22:19:26 · 2 answers · asked by Chandrashekar N 1

I believe I have a fever blister coming up on my lip. It is swollen, red and looks blistery. I have been keeping Carmex on it so far. I have been searching through here and have read several Q&A on fever blisters. My question is...some of the answers say keep it dry while others say put ointments on it, which is better?

2007-03-22 21:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Ann 5

I got a major sunburn when i went camping and then i am going to this youth thing in a week. it is already peeling which means it was really bad sunburn. i am already applying aloe like 5 times a day. is there anything i can do to make it go away faster???? Please help!

2007-03-22 20:27:06 · 7 answers · asked by Hannah M 1

okay. i got burnt while i wz ironing my cloths..
its fully healed n stuff. but it left a pink mark ,like its lighter than the rest of my skin.. since i hv wheatish skin it stands out..
any ideas on how to get rid of it.. or will it get fixed on its own..
i no its a dumb question.. but it looks ugly... :( i want it gone...:'(

2007-03-22 19:57:48 · 6 answers · asked by -_^ PK ^_- 1

hello,
i was cooking pancakes for breakfast just now in the morning.
i accidentaly hit the handle of the pan and it fell on the kitchen floor. The hot cooking oil from the pan kinda splashed against my
tigh. it really hurts.
i straight way went to the bathroom and put my tigh under running water for few minutes.And after drying i realise im having about 10 or more blisters around my knee and tigh area. and theres 1 open blister.its like pale pink in colour.
and the other blisters seems to be blue-black and it hurts.
is it a second-degree burn and how should i treat those blisters?

2007-03-22 18:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by Farah C 1