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Skin Burn And Rash By Use Of Ointment
i used the ichthammol ointment and it burn my skin and now have a rash . There is a burning sensation under my arms where i applied the ointment. Is there anything I can buy over the counter to help with the burning. I put vaseline under my arms to keep from sticking it helps but now with the burns from the oil. The skin did peel where the ointment was and rash is there near the other boil .
Sat, 5 May 2012
Hi,
Welcome to Helath Care magic.
Ichthammol is used in many a skin conditions. But it has an irritant action onskin which may result in rash. The rash is transient and often sel limiting.
As you are experiencing more burning sensation , you can use Lacto calamine alone or in combination with liquid paraffin or dimenhydrinate. These would definitely help you.
These preparations are non sticky ( unlike vaseline) and are available as over the counter.
Hope you recover soon
Take Care
Welcome to Helath Care magic.
Ichthammol is used in many a skin conditions. But it has an irritant action onskin which may result in rash. The rash is transient and often sel limiting.
As you are experiencing more burning sensation , you can use Lacto calamine alone or in combination with liquid paraffin or dimenhydrinate. These would definitely help you.
These preparations are non sticky ( unlike vaseline) and are available as over the counter.
Hope you recover soon
Take Care
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