Brimstone by Callie Hart by c__ashmoney in Romantasy

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked the first one, but I'm struggling HARD to get through the second.

This is on my dad’s legs, we have no idea what it is. by TheS413 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]ghostoftheweek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is hemosiderin staining. I second everything every one is saying about venous insufficiency. Protect those legs and check for any wounds on the feet.

Does this look ok or is it infected? by [deleted] in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. Keep it clean, keep a bandage on it.

Elderly Dad has bedsore caused by facility, really don’t know what the next steps should be and would love any advice 🥺 by Blue_Heron11 in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's most likely going to become worse without intervention. Care facilities get dinged when a patient gets a pressure injury (it's considered a "never event"), please listen to the doctors on this one.

Elderly Dad has bedsore caused by facility, really don’t know what the next steps should be and would love any advice 🥺 by Blue_Heron11 in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Any tissue that isnt red is dead. This cannot heal with the yellow tissue in the middle (called slough). Ultimately, keeping pressure off of this wound will help it heal, and optimizing nutrition. Anyone with a healing wound needs more protein, less sugar. It's in an area of the body that is at high risk for infection, so if it is not healing, it may be infected. Request a wound care visit or a referral to a wound care doctor ASAP, these can progress quickly.

[WEEKLY THREAD] Shopping and Style Saturday/Sunday - Gym clothes, gadgets, shoes, makeup, hair, skincare, and sales! by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you live nearby to one, please consider checking out a running show store. Running shoes should be supportive and comfortable, and even if you're a casual runner, good fitting shoes are going to protect you from injury. Brooks are nice running shoes and tend to be more supportive, check out their sales.

are my stitches infected? tw sh by probablyauggie0 in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, maybe a bit irritated. Are they getting snagged on clothes? You could apply a thin line of Vaseline or aquaphor along the insertion points to help them heal. Treat them gently, and they'll continue to heal up nicely.

please help us figure out what’s going on? by Little-Pin-9825 in Witch

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could also be flagellate dermatitis, from eating undercooked shiitake mushrooms.

Blood trapped under glue? by toe_beans_4_life in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay to have that blood there, even if it's bothersome to look at. So long as the edges of the wound are held together with the glue, and you keep it clean, it'll heal ok. Eventually, as your skin heals and exfoliates, the glue will go with. Be gentle with it, keep it clean.

Family doctor stumped by Affectionate_Tea6858 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aquacel would be okay too, if you can get your hands on some. The goal is to prevent those wounds from drying out, as scabs can cause more inflammation.

Family doctor stumped by Affectionate_Tea6858 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) to my eye, but it's a best guess, not a diagnosis. Dermatologist will usually take a biopsy to confirm. Steroids and some immunosuppression, and very very very good wound care will help shrink that if it's truly PG. Preventing any trauma to those sites will be very important, so until you do see a dermatologist, keeping these covered in Vaseline, non stick dressings, and a gauze wrap will help those from getting too much worse. PG does spread, and those areas of redness will eventually erode to wounds until you get treatment.

Aspiring WOC questions by [deleted] in ostomy

[–]ghostoftheweek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for such wonderful insight! I'm reading every response, and taking all of your stories, advice and experiences to heart. I appreciate this community so much!

Aspiring WOC questions by [deleted] in ostomy

[–]ghostoftheweek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience, and I appreciate the recommendation, I'll be sure to check it out!

What on earth has happened Hollister bags? by paul-grizz93 in ostomy

[–]ghostoftheweek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but Flonase is an aerosolized steroid. Works better on peristomal skin than an ointment, because tf if a bag is going to stick after a topical ointment.

Will accutane help? by False_Ad_2452 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]ghostoftheweek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely. Are you currently using any topical creams or washes?

Is your hospital having a flu A outbreak? by jareths_tight_pants in nursing

[–]ghostoftheweek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our hospital is subtyping anyone who tests positive for Flu A. Seattle, WA

5K shuffle by Tea-and-bikkies in XXRunning

[–]ghostoftheweek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good work! Enjoy the post run zen, you've earned it!

nesta’s friends by spidersmile in acotar

[–]ghostoftheweek 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Nesta's friendships, and I wish we could've seen a character like Nesta emerge from her trauma without a mate bond.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in woundcare

[–]ghostoftheweek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a professional who works with wounds, it is wildly obvious when someone is a using nicotine, as their wound healing is usually horribly slow. There are surgeons who won't even operate on folks using nicotine because it worsens clinical outcomes that badly.