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Q: Why is it bad to put ice directly on skin?
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Is it bad for the sensitive skin directly under your eyes to put sunblock cream there?

Sure


Can you get a severe blister from applying ice directly on skin If so - what to do?

yes and if you do, you must put the blister into a boiling pan of sardines and vinegar. BEWARE!!!


How bad does it hurt to put ice in your hand and add salt?

really bad


What should you do if you put ice and salt on your skin?

Rinse it of with fresh water.


What can you do if you are bleeding under your skin?

Sounds like a bruise . Put ice on it.


Why do you get a burn on your skin when you put table salt on it and cover it with regular ice?

This kind of burn is called an Alkaline burn. Salt is an Alkali, and when put on the skin and covered with ice the combination removes moisture from the top layer of skin. The Alkaline nature of the salt then burns the skin more readily since it's now been dehydrated from both the ice and salt combination.


Is it bad for your skin to put dishsoap on it?

yes if you do this within 3 years you will get skin cancer BE CAREFUL


If you put ice on pimples for 20mins will it get rid of them?

Yes, Ice cubes works wonder to get rid of pimples. Ice helps in improving blood circulation and also removing the dirt and oil accumulated on the skin. You can use ice cubes or crushed ice whichever is convenient. Remember don't use the ice directly on your face. Wrap it in a piece of cloth and then apply. Hope it will helpful to you.


Should you put ice on a bad burn?

"Ice is what works on a burn. It is the best thing and you can't get frostbite from an ice cube or a small bag of ice." This answer is wrong. Ice burns, however small (even ice cubes). Putting ice on a burn can cause more damage. Cool running water is the best treatment for a burn, and if severe will need medical attention.


Is it bad to ice longer than twenty minutes?

Yes. It can cause frostbite. Also, never put the ice right on your skin. Always wrap it in something like a towel. A safe rule to follow is 15 minutes on then 15 minutes off.


How do you decrease the size of a hematoma?

an emergency first responder technique would be to apply ice to the hematoma. (put a gauze on the skin first then apply the ice - don't put the ice directly on the skin) this should reduce the swelling. a hematoma is a more serious bruise so the best cure is usually letting the body take care of itself. if the hematoma is life-threatening then the emergency first responder should call Advanced Life Support or seek medical attention


What to do for swelling in your leg?

put ice on your leg when it swelling up really bad.