i got chemical burn when i rubbed in hair removal cream by accident HELP!
its in my underarms and i've got ice on it now which helps but aloe vera gel REALLY STINGS! i've got to play netball in about an hour and i can't extend my arms without it hurting like hell! i am only 13, my dad and sis are out at her netball game and mum's away i'm home alone, really scared and dont have time or transport to go to the doctor HELP!
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE ASKED THIS QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-13 12:43:54 · 13 answers · asked by mizbritt17 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
OK thanks people you were all very helpful! Since we have to wait to pick a best answer and this question needed to be answered fast i picked 'physicsmom04's answer- it was really helpful thanx so much! PS thanks for all the blessings too- they're working!
2006-10-13 12:57:20 · update #1
call a doctor, or a nurses line, or look on the bottle of the hair removal cream and see what it suggests
2006-10-13 12:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by NNY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash with lots and lots of water - cold is fine. Don't put anything else on it - it will just irritate the skin. If it feels hot, is oozing blood or clear fluid, or is swollen, you will HAVE to see a doctor about it. Doesn't have to be immediately unless the swelling/irritation spreads beyond where you applied the cream.
There are medications that can counterbalance the chemical, but without knowing exactly what was in the cream, NOBODY should offer advice on stuff to put on it. That might make it worse.
If you're in that much pain - even without the warning signs above, you really shouldn't play netball luv. If nothing else, your shirt rubbing against that irritated skin will HURT
2006-10-13 19:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by physicsmom04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local hospitals have poison control hotlines. This may not be a poisoning but they could offer help. Forget the game. Call the school or location of the game and have your parents paged. They should return home to help you.
2006-10-13 19:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chemical can be mixed with water, then rinse the area really well. Try taking a shower with cold water, it might help.
But I would suggest getting som ehmedical help, forget the game.
2006-10-13 19:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy burn cream, call the paramedics, or put toothpaste on it. Toothpaste takes a long time to work so i recommed the other too. Also try putting cold water on it.
2006-10-13 19:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by t2d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor for your problem. you could get it infected. Do not go play netball, go find your Dad and Sister and let them know what happened to you.
2006-10-13 19:48:04 · answer #6 · answered by RY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well can you get to the store if so get some Absobine Jr. i think thats how you spell it it relieves itching and burning and sore muscles. If that doesn't work try somthing called Cortizone its a cream.
2006-10-13 19:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by k01hampton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a nurse! You have a chemical burn!
2006-10-13 19:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by heyitsdrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why you don't call somebody and go to the hospital immediately..what's more important your game or your health?
2006-10-13 19:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by mj23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe some baking soda? or vinegar?? dish soap that cuts grease?
2006-10-13 19:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋