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What is Silver Sulfadiazine Cream?
An antibiotic cream typically used for wound healing.
Can you use silver sulfadiazine cream on a diaper rash?
My doctor gave my toddler silver sulfadiazine for a diaper rash and it is the only thing that works when she gets diarrhea and a bad diaper rash. There have been no ill effects.
Can you put silver sulfadiazine cream on a dog?
I am a certified veterinary technician working in a small animal practice and we use silver sulfadiazine cream all of the time. We normally use it on the dogs paw pads when they sustain and injury to them. As always first see your veterinarian if it is not a minor injury!
Can 1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream be used for scabies?
1 percent silver sulfadiazine cream is primarily used for treating burns and preventing infections, not for scabies. Scabies is caused by a mite infestation, and the standard treatments involve topical medications such as permethrin or ivermectin. While silver sulfadiazine has antimicrobial properties, it is not effective against the mites that cause scabies. For scabies treatment, it's best to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate medications.
Where to buy sulfadiazine cream?
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Whqt else can silver sulfadiazine be used for?
Silver sulfadiazine is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It's used as a topical cream used to prevent and treat skin infections on areas of burned skin. You should speak with your doctor before using it for anything else.
Can you use ssd cream on diaper rash?
Silver Sulfadiazine cream (SSD) is used to help treat wound sepsis in patients that have second and third degree burns to their skin. It is not recommended as a diaper rash cream.
Whats the difference between silver nitrate and silver sulfadiazine?
"Silver sulfadiazine provides a steady supply of silver ions over a long period of time where as other silver salts such as silver nitrate release a large amount of silver ions all at once. If silver is employed as the primary antimicrobial agent in burn wound creams, the burn wound needs a steady supply of silver ions over a long period of time to kill off any microbes that could possibly infect the wound until it heals."
Can you use silver sulfadiazine cream on poison ivy?
No, you should not use silver sulfadiazine cream on poison ivy. Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic cream that is used to treat wounds and burns. It works by killing bacteria that can cause infection. However, poison ivy is not caused by bacteria, but by an oil called urushiol. Urushiol is a very potent allergen that can cause a rash, blisters, and itching. Silver sulfadiazine will not help to treat the rash caused by poison ivy, and it may actually make it worse. If you have come into contact with poison ivy, the best thing to do is to wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible. You can also apply a cool compress to the area to help relieve the itching. If the rash is severe, you may need to see a doctor for treatment. Here are some home remedies that can help to relieve the symptoms of poison ivy: Calamine lotion Oatmeal bath Baking soda paste Witch hazel Tea tree oil If you are allergic to poison ivy, you may also want to take an over-the-counter antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). It is important to note that poison ivy can be very contagious. If you have come into contact with it, it is important to wash your clothes and any other items that may have come into contact with the oil. You should also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth after handling poison ivy.
Can sulfur be used to treat burns?
Sulfur itself would not be used, though it is sometimes used to treat skin problems such as dermatitis, but there are compounds of sulfur which are used as medications. Silver sulfadiazine is the popular sulfa based burn cream, also known as Silvadene.
Does butter help cool burns?
No! Butter should never be used on a burn since it will hold in the thermal energy, which is just the fun textbook way of saying it holds in the heat. 1st Line treatment is cool... not cold... water. Once you have done that you will need to apply an aloe or silver sulfadiazine cream for the next 48 - 72 hours.
can you use schederma cream on boils?
Schederma cream is for external use only and should be applied to affected areas twice daily
