08/06/2022
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What is dermatology?
Dermatology is a medical field dealing with aspects of skin, hair, nails and their diseases. It is a specialty with medical and surgical characteristics. Dermatological diseases can be congenital or acquired, as well as associated with some other systemic diseases manifested on the skin.
How can a dermatologist assist me?
It is a dermatologist’s duty to treat with the utmost professionalism and provide you with an accurate diagnosis or opinion regarding your medical situation. At Medassist you’ll find the finest dermatologists in Israel who will professionally treat you. It is our duty to provide you the best institutions holding all the medical specialties required to perform surgical procedures, biopsies and more.
Sunburn treatment
Do I need medical attention?
Consult a doctor for sunburn treatment if:
The sunburn is severe — with blisters — and covers a large portion of your body
The sunburn is accompanied by a high fever, headache, severe pain, dehydration, confusion, nausea or chills
You’ve developed a skin infection, indicated by swelling, pus or red streaks leading from the blister
Your sunburn doesn’t respond to at-home care
Your doctor might suggest a corticosteroid cream for your sunburn, or a short course of glucocorticoid medication for severe cases involving large areas of your body. Antibiotics are most often not required unless you develop an infection.
Answer From Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.
Jellyfish sting
You generally won’t need to see your doctor for a jellyfish sting. If you do visit your doctor, he or she will be able to diagnose your injury by looking at it.
Sometimes treatment is based on the type of jellyfish that caused the sting. Your doctor may collect samples of the stingers.
Treatment
Treatment for jellyfish includes first-aid care and medical treatment, depending on the type of jellyfish, the severity of the sting and your reaction to it.
First-aid care
Most jellyfish stings can be treated as follows:
Carefully pluck visible tentacles with a fine tweezers.
Soak the skin in hot water. Use water that’s 110 to 113 F (43 to 45 C). If a thermometer isn’t available, test the water on an uninjured person’s hand or elbow — it should feel hot, not scalding. Keep the affected skin immersed or in a hot shower for 20 to 45 minutes.
Steps to avoid
These actions are unhelpful or unproved:
Scraping out stingers
Rinsing with seawater
Rinsing with human urine
Rinsing with fresh water
Applying meat tenderizer
Applying alcohol, ethanol or ammonia
Rubbing with a towel
Applying pressure bandages
Medical treatment
Emergency care. Someone having a severe reaction to a jellyfish sting may need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), life support or, if the sting is from a box jellyfish, antivenin medication.
Oral medicine. A rash or other skin reaction due to delayed hypersensitivity may be treated with oral antihistamines or corticosteroids. You may also be given oral pain medicine.
Eye flushing. A jellyfish sting occurring on or near an eye requires immediate medical care for pain control and a good eye flushing. You will likely be seen by a doctor specializing in eye care (ophthalmologist).
By Mayo Clinic Staff
