first aid

Almost everyone whose skin is sunburned in August burns red, which stands to reason because August is the hottest month of the year. Sunburns in August burns red because the wavelengths of UVA and UVB light are more direct during the hottest part of summer. Not only is there a threat from direct sunlight, but there is also a threat from reflected sunlight. The white sand of a beach and the water both act like mirrors to reflect the sunlight right onto your skin.

A tourist that visits the beaches of the southern coastal says from June to August burns red most frequently when he/she forgets to use sunscreen. Unprotected skin starts to burn within minutes of exposure to the sun during the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunburns have a cumulative affect on some people. The more times you’re sunburned the higher the likelihood of developing some form of skin cancer.

Sunscreen is the most important item to remember when you’re out in the sun. Apply it often—especially in the summer when the skin in August burns red. When choosing a sunscreen be sure it has an SPF of 15 or greater—the higher the number the more protection it gives. Everyone’s skin isn’t the same; many fair complected people need an SPF closer to 30 while others can be protected with a lower SPF number.

When applying sunscreen you need to apply it 20 minutes before going out in the sun, so that the skin is protected. It takes a few minutes for the active ingredients to bond with the skin to form a protective shield. If you plan on going swimming you’ll need a waterproof sunscreen. Waterproof doesn’t mean that it will stay on indefinitely; it will wash off in time. You should come out of the water every 45 minutes to 1 hour and dry the skin and reapply the sunscreen. Let the sunscreen sit on the skin for 10 to 20 minutes before going back into the water because skin in June through August burns red.

If you’ve forgotten your sunscreen you might want to wear a long sleeved shirt during the hottest part of the day because sun exposure to the skin in the summer, especially in August burns red. You are less apt to be badly burned if you expose your unprotected skin before or after the peak hours of direct sunlight.

It is a good idea to get into the habit of applying sunscreen whether you are planning to go out into the sun or not; and it is also good to use it all year long. Not only skin in August burns red, but in the winter months also. The sun can burn in the winter months too. People who live where there is snow have to deal with sunburn as the sun reflects off the snow. Everyone should get into the habit of using sunscreen.

Though you take precautions and apply sunscreen diligently, try to spend some time in the shade. Some people still have burn injuries even after using sunscreen; of all the hottest months the skin in August burns red.

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When bruises are particularly painful, unsightly or are located in very visible locations, most people want to make them go away as swiftly as possible. How long do bruises last is a question that will almost invariably come to mind. The answer, however, does not generally please. In most cases, the answer to the question of how long do bruises last is about two weeks. In certain cases, the process might take a little less time or even quite a bit more. There are things that people can do to speed up the answer. Understanding what bruises are and why it takes so long to heal them can help ease the pain, however. Where Bruises Come From Bruises originate from the breaking of small blood vessels near the surface of the skin. This can happen due to a bang, bump or even a serious accident. In some cases, there is no known reason for the appearance of bruises. The discoloration caused by bruises comes from blood pooling near the surface of the skin. As it begins to dissipate, the dark coloration will slowly become lighter, and even yellow to greenish. The overall process that answers the question of how long do bruises last involves the slow removal of the pooled blood under the skin. Speeding Up The Process Bruises can be treated and in some cases it is possible to speed up the healing a bit. People should not expect miracles, however. Some of the steps to take to help lessen the typical answer to how long do bruises last include: • Icing. When a bruised area is treated with ice for about 20 minutes at a time, pain and swelling can be reduced. This will generally help at least alleviate the pain and might assist in speeding up healing. • Topical treatments. Herbal treatments like Witch Hazel can help lessen pain and even speed up healing to an extent. • Heat. Using heat after a few days might help speed up the removal of the pooled blood. Make sure heat is warm, not super hot. • Elevation. Keeping the affected area elevated can assist with pain and swelling reduction. How long do bruises last is a question that can be difficult to answer. The rule of thumb is about two weeks, but it some cases it can be less or more. If bruises do last for more than two weeks, have an unknown origin or are associated with increasing pain and swelling, medical attention should be sought. Bruising is a normal reaction of the body to trauma, but sometimes it is indicative of other conditions.

A fracture is a broken bone and a facial fracture are is a broken bone or bones in the face. Facial fractures can be caused by many different situations. Motor vehicle crashes, falls, violent assaults and sporting injuries are some of the most common causes of facial fractures. When a patient experiences a facial fracture, they should always be concerned about possible other injuries or fractures in the face.

Some of the symptoms a patient with facial fractures may be pain, swelling, bruising and similar discomfort. Many other fractures might also be described as facial fractures. Some of these might include broken nose, broken jaw, midface fracture, cheekbone fracture, eye socket fracture and dislocated jaw. Many of the same symptoms you see with facial fractures might also be exhibited with many of these different fractures.

If you suspect or think you might have any type of facial fractures, you should immediately seek medical attention. In the interim, apply ice on the face to prevent or reduce swelling and pain. If there’s visible bleeding, apply pressure to cease the bleeding.

The type of medical treatment your doctor will administer will depend on the kind of facial fracture you have. For nasal fracture, the first thing the doctor will do is control the nosebleed, which is very common in a nasal facial fractures. If there’s excess blood inside the nose, the physician will cut a hole to drain the blood out. Generally, when a nose gets broken, it’s very swollen. For this reason, the doctor can’t always put it back into place right away. The only time physicians advocate putting a nose back (reducing) is if it is needed for cosmetic reasons or if airflow is blocked. If it does need to be done, a specialist will do it after the swelling goes down.

When a jaw is fractured, it may be an open fracture where the bone is visible through the skin or in the mouth. These types of facial fractures require hospitalization. If jaw is a closed fracture, an oral surgeon is usually the choice of physician to perform the treatment. Midface fractures are more serious because of the possibility of other injuries in the face. In some cases, a tube needs to be inserted to assist with breathing or the patient may require surgery by a plastic surgeon. Cheekbone fractures may require surgery to fix if it is causing a cosmetic problem from pushing in the face.

Many of the different facial fractures can become serious if they are not treated promptly by the patient before they see a physician. As with any kinds of fractures, the patient should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

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Anytime we’ve problems with ants, fleas and/or ticks, cockroaches, water bugs, spiders and other insects we’ve to use something to treat the infested areas. Now, this isn’t always so simple to do, and when there are children around the difficulty to eliminate these pests increases. We have to be very careful and cautious when spraying or using powders for these bugs because of the chemical reactions that may happen. Sometimes a person’s body can have a reaction to the one or more of the chemicals in these pesticides even though you might think it is harmless. Even though the spray is wet it will dry fairly swiftly. Once dry, it can still affect a person because of the sensitivity of the person’s body and immunity reacting to the chemicals in the pesticide. If someone is having a reaction to a pesticide, there may have a sick stomach, a weakness, tired and headaches. If you suspect this may be the problem, let your doctor know and have some tests run to verify the source.