How should jellyfish stings be treated?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Vinegar and other acidic substances are used to neutralize jellyfish nematocysts still clinging to the skin, which are then scraped off. Anesthetic ointments, antihistamine creams, and steroid lotions applied to the skin.

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