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what do you put on lime fertilizer burns?

Sent to Health Experts September 19 2006 at 4:33 AM
   

My husband was putting out lime on our yard and it reacted to sweat and caused burns to his chest and stomach area. what can I put on this to ease the pain?

 

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Female , Age: 47

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antibiotic cream and calomin lotion/p>

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September 19 2006 at 4:38 AM (5 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
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When did this happen?

What was the frst action you took?

How does the skin look now?

Does he suffer from diabetes?

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September 19 2006 at 4:41 AM (3 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Reply to Pauline's Post: It happened yesterday evening. He took a bath and I applied calomin lotion.
It is reddish pink with white spots where the burns are
No he does not have diabetes
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September 19 2006 at 4:52 AM (10 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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You need to ensure that the skin is completely clean of lime, I would suggest a luke warm shower to really rinse the area thoroughly.

I would get him on some painkillers such as tylenol with codeine or ibuprofen for the pain.

Do not attempt to burst any blisters These often occur after chemical burns. Normally I suggest a dry dressing over a burn without using any other agents. This allows the skin to heal naturally.

Although calamine lotion is cooling, it can be quite drying to the skin and may not be the best here. Assuming there is no chemical left then aloe vera gel is the best product to use on the area if you feel that he needs something soothing.

If the blisters are large, bigger than palm of his hand then he needs to get to ER, if they are bigger than 2 inches each then he needs to see his family practitioner. Drink plenty of water. If he shows any sign of infection, weeping or pus from the burn then again he needs to see his doctor.

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Edited by plaw123 on September 19 2006 at 4:52 AM

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