Concetti Chiave
- Insect stings can leave the sting in the skin and require careful removal using tools like a small key or gentle squeezing.
- Treat stings by cleaning with cold water, applying soothing lotion, and using antiseptics like T.C.P or Detol.
- Burns are caused by dry heat, while scalds result from moist heat, both requiring immediate cooling with cold water.
- For burns and scalds, apply petroleum jelly, cover with gauze, and avoid breaking blisters; severe cases need medical attention.
- Bleaching creams can cause skin to heal poorly, look unhealthy, create uneven skin tones, and lead to future skin issues.
Skin injuries: stings, burns and scalds
Stings: these are bites from insects such as wasp, bee and scorpion. The sting may sometimes remain in the skin and should be removed.
Treatment:
- Clean the are with cold water.
- Apply a soothing lotion such as calamine lotion.
- Remove the sting from the body by:
a) gently squeezing at opposite sides of the puncture. Alternatively, place the ring-like end of a small key over the puncture.
b) press the key hard to remove the sting.
c) clean the area with suitable antiseptic solution for examples T.C.P or Detol.
d) apply a clean bandage.
e) very painful stings such as that of scorpion should be treated by a doctor immediately.
Burns and scalds
These are skin injuries caused by heat.
Treatment:
1. Cover the burnt or scalded area immediately with cold water. This stops pain and checks, the effect of the heat.
2. Cover the area with vaseline petroleum jelly and place a layer of gauze over it.
3. If blisters occur do not open them.
4. If a person's clothes are burning on him, roll him in a rug, blanket or other heavy material available.
5. Sever burns and scalds should absolutely be treated immediately by a doctor.
Effects of bleaching creams on the skin
Bleaching the skin is the process of applying specially prepared chemicals to remove the dark pigment on the outer skin. The result is fair or lighter skin. The practice has the following effects:
- Bleached skins are very difficult to heal if wounded.
- Bleached skins lose their natural beauty and look unhealthy.
- Bleaching produces patches of dark and light skin.
- it might result in skin problems later in life.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Cómo se deben tratar las picaduras de insectos como avispas, abejas y escorpiones?
- ¿Cuál es el procedimiento recomendado para tratar quemaduras y escaldaduras?
- ¿Cuáles son los efectos del uso de cremas blanqueadoras en la piel?
Las picaduras deben tratarse limpiando el área con agua fría, aplicando loción calmante como calamina, removiendo el aguijón con cuidado, limpiando con una solución antiséptica adecuada y aplicando un vendaje limpio. Las picaduras muy dolorosas, como las de escorpión, deben ser tratadas por un médico inmediatamente.
Se debe cubrir el área quemada o escaldada inmediatamente con agua fría, aplicar vaselina y cubrir con una gasa. No se deben abrir las ampollas y, en caso de quemaduras severas, se debe buscar atención médica de inmediato.
El uso de cremas blanqueadoras puede dificultar la curación de heridas, hacer que la piel pierda su belleza natural, producir manchas de piel oscura y clara, y causar problemas de piel en el futuro.
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