Tea:
Somewhat squicky medical question. I have a puss filled welt on my thigh where I had a band-aid today. I'm pretty sure it is an allergic reaction to the band-aid, which I didn't realize had latex. My question is, how do I treat the welt?
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sj - Apr 20, 2014 4:42:12 pm PDT #10497 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Hil R. - Apr 20, 2014 4:45:09 pm PDT #10498 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Benadryl ointment? If it gets really red or feels hot, then see a doctor.
sj - Apr 20, 2014 4:47:48 pm PDT #10499 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
It's only a little red and not hot at all. I don't have any benadryl ointment in the house. Is it okay for tonight to just take oral benadryl and leave it uncoveredd?
Cass - Apr 20, 2014 5:04:01 pm PDT #10500 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Antihistamines, yes. I'd also really gently wash it and put an soothing, uncomplicated lotion or vaseline on it. If it needs topical antihistamines tomorrow, it'll let you know.
I welt more from band-aids than wounds usually. Latex, adhesive. Something is always willing to mess with my skin.
Sorry for the day, Drew. Those are hard.
beekaytee - Apr 20, 2014 5:05:44 pm PDT #10501 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
sj, if the object doesn't feel inflamed, then you probably can just watch it. I'd suggest outlining the area with a marker so that, in the morning, you can see if it has grown at all.
Thanks for the good wishes, all. I had a blast at the con, which I have to say, came as a bit of a surprise. I might just do it again!
sj - Apr 20, 2014 5:19:27 pm PDT #10502 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Antihistamines, yes. I'd also really gently wash it and put an soothing, uncomplicated lotion or vaseline on it. If it needs topical antihistamines tomorrow, it'll let you know
Does Aveeno lotion qualify?
What do people without Buffistas do?
Cass - Apr 20, 2014 5:22:20 pm PDT #10503 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I would think so.
What do people without Buffistas do?
Panic and consult Dr Google.
Don't panic.
DCJensen - Apr 20, 2014 5:35:34 pm PDT #10504 of 30002
All is well that ends in pizza.
What do people without Buffistas do?
Panic and consult Dr Google.
And wear less fewer tiaras.
Poor bastards.
Ginger - Apr 20, 2014 5:41:25 pm PDT #10505 of 30002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
People without Buffistas also avoid the annoyance of people who point out that should be "fewer tiaras."
My rash from bandaids usually calms down within a day if I keep from scratching it. I take an antihistamine and put on some cortisone cream.
Laura - Apr 20, 2014 5:58:05 pm PDT #10506 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Oh I hate when I forget the bandaid allergy. Nasty stuff.
Comfort thoughts headed your way Drew. It is do difficult.