On Saturday, I put on this gel deodorant and my arm started to sting, I didn't think much about it except the fact that when I raised my arm I saw this huge gash with blood on it. I read the directions and of course it said " I bumps appear discontinue use" I applied pexoride and Neopsporin and it feels even more infalmmed. What is it? what shoudl I do?
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2006-10-24 10:39:15 · 14 answers · asked by tiger_9885 3 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Did you scratch yourself with the deodorant container? The bumps they are talking about would not bleed right away. Gels tend to contain alcohol in them which will burn anyway with even a little irritation. Peroxide should not sting when applied it just cleanses the wound. Neosporin has a topical anti-biotic in it which may or may not irritate. A "Huge Gash" would only be caused by a cut not an immediate allergic reaction. If it is still bothering you take the deodorant with you to the doctor so he can see the ingredients and the wound. Do not put ANY kind of deodorant or anti-perspirant on for it could make it worse.Try not to raise your arm up it could seprerate the cut making it hard to heal.
2006-10-24 10:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by topher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) wash the area with plain soap and water.
2) visually look at the affected area and make a mental note of the size and the color that way you can tell if it is getting worse or better in time.
3) DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING to it....just keep it clean and washed...
4) take an over the counter anti-allergy type pill....drixoral is a good one. The anti-histamine type is what you are looking for.
5) monitor it for a day or two.....if it is getting better then great.... if it is getting worse see a doctor.
The key is you probably had an allergic reaction and the neosporin might have had little affect once your system is already in the heightened response....
2006-10-24 10:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tragedy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an allergy reaction against somethint in the deodorand, maybe isn´t right for your skin, changed, and if happen the same go to a doctor, and if you have more doubts, got to a doctor imediatly.
2006-10-24 10:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by oscar53394 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flush it with lots and lots of water. As though it is a chemical burn.
Call the center for poison control in atlanta also call the number on teh package of the gel.
Or try baking soda mixed in water. soak or bathe it in that.
What sort of a sized hole is being made in your arm.
How long of a time period has this all transpired in?
2006-10-24 10:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by Answer M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go to your doctor right away, it sounds like an allergic reaction. Don't try putting anything else on it until you talk with your doc, it could just make it worse. Good luck.
2006-10-24 10:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by CHERYL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur a lady and shave u may have cut yoursself and when u aply deodorant it stings and sometimes depending on who it is u get a bump on that spot
2006-10-24 10:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by Aga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go see a dermatologist, or at least your family doctor (internist). You apparently had a reaction and require prescription intervention.
2006-10-24 10:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult with your doctor who is trained, qualified, and licensed to give you medical advice. People on this site are NOT.
Chow!!
2006-10-24 12:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dermatologist immediately.
2006-10-24 10:40:43 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you had a reaction to it go to your doctor or to your local walk in clinic and get checked out( i'll word of advise use a solid one next time lol) god bless
2006-10-24 11:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by Tyler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋