How can I get rid of redness on nose from squeezing blackheads?
One should never touch squeeze black heads. This is garde 1 acne. Redness occurs due to inflammatory response of body. You should consult a dermatologist asap.
I accidentally cut myself with a rusty blade. Should I get a tetanus shot?
Tetanus is not caused by a ‘rusty’ blade. It is caused by contamination of the blade with anaerobic bacteria that typically live in the intestines of animals.Since these bacteria can not tolerate oxygen, the typical wound you need to worry about is a puncture wound. For example, stepping on a rusty nail out in the field is a definite need for a tetanus shot.To cover themselves, most ER situations won’t bother to ask about the injury but just go ahead and give you the shot in all situations.However, if you have an open cut (not a puncture) from something in the house the chance of you getting tetanus is virtually non-existent….unless you have animal feces throughout your home.During the period when many made their living farming, and farm injuries were common, tetanus was a much more worrisome problem.
I have a cotton-type material coming out of my stomach navel hole. What is this?
Having a discharge oozing out from your navel, especially if it is smelly, is not only embarrassing but also an indication of medical condition that might require your attention. Although this problem is more in children or kids, especially newborn babies, there are cases where drainage from belly button in adults occurs too. So, what are some of the common causes of this problem?One of the most common causes of discharge from navel is fungal infections. This is worsened by the fact that the “belly button can be a dark moist, warm place, the ideal breeding ground for fungi”When yeast overgrowth occurs on your navel, it causes a swollen navel with some discharge i.e. pus-filled blisters, with yellow, white or dark discharges. Other common symptoms include itchiness, painful belly button, irritation, and tenderness. Redness, bleeding due to scratching does happen and this can give room for bacterial infection to set in.Besides perfect navel environment, use of steroids, some cancer medications, HIV AIDS infection, obesity, antibiotic use, birth control pills, tight fitting clothing and pregnancy are known to encourage yeast infections not just on the navel but also on other parts of the body.How to treat or cure yeast infectionsAnti-fungal medications especially cream and powders are often used in case one has yeast infection on navel. Furthermore, ensure you keep good navel hygiene and thoroughly dry it after taking a shower, avoid tight fitting clothes, reduce use of antibiotics, drink live yogurt and reduce alcohol and sugar consumption.