2007-08-20 08:29:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Thanks...i figured it couldn't hurt...Will do!
2007-08-20 08:47:50 · update #1
I always took a bath with epsom salts for sore muscles... you have to make the water as hot as possible, and it works wonders. But I'm not sure if it is a good idea to get empsom salts on an open wound like most infections). I would double-check the warnings on the package before putting it on something that is infected, and it will probably sting like crazy.
2007-08-20 08:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by baby_savvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epsom salts are almost always put into baths. So, unless you have an open wound, where it might hurt, go ahead. I don't know if it would help with an infection - seems like an antibiotic would be better, but they won't hurt.
2007-08-20 15:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very safe, Just dont drink a ton of it, It can cause diarrhea. My doctor ordered me to take epsom salt baths because of some serious wounds with infections. I cannot say it helped but i do not believe it hurt either.
2007-08-20 15:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by sesaltwater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES WHEN I WAS YOUNGER I WOULD BREAK OUT FROM BUG BITE SOMETIME GET SO BAD IT WAS INFECTED... I WOULD TAKE EPSOM SALT BATHS IT. HELP DRY EVERYTHING OUT...
2007-08-20 15:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Heather R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is an old and tried remedy for swelling and rejuvenation. Take care not to heat the water to hot. I would use with care on open wounds.
2007-08-20 15:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it does not really work on infections.
2007-08-20 15:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋