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Proper Treatment for Pigsa, Wounds and Other Skin Infection

Ano ba ang mabisang gamot sa pigsa? I am sure most of you already experienced having pigsa. Ang sakit sakit di ba?!?

Pigsa is a skin infection brought about by the entrance of bacteria through a hair follicle. Infection po sya.. hindi totoo ang sabi sabi na pag may pigsa ka eh dahil marumi ka. Of course, kapag marumi ka sa katawan, lalala lalo ang pigsa mo.

Staphylococcus Infection

Pigsa or Boils are usually caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus. This bacteria is already present in our skin and is harmless. It becomes harmful when it enters inside our body which causes infection. In the case of Pigsa, it enters through hair follicles or oil glands.

Aside from pigsa or boils, Staphylococcus can also cause these skin infections:

impetigo
cellulitis
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

And other than the skin infections mentioned above, Staphylococcus infection can also lead to:

food poisoning
blood poisoning,
pneumonia,
toxic shock syndrome
septic arthritis

YES! Staphylococcus infection is that serious! That is why it is very important to take care of a wound or a skin lesion. And improper treatment can lead to a more serious complications.

Eh di ba ang mga bata, kaunting kibot lang, nasusugatan na. Nakakatakot ung mga infections brought about Staphyloccus. Kaya naman I am very thankful that I got an invite to a recent event sponsored by Fucidin®. Proper way of taking care of wounds and cuts and how Fucidin® works when it comes to stopping Staphylococcus infection were discussed during the event.

#NoToStaphy Event

Mommy bloggers were invited to attend the #NoToStaphy event. Dr. Kristine Gutierrez talked about wound care 101 while Dr. Irene Gardiner talked about Fucidin® product and uses. According to Dr. Irene Gardiner, if the wound is MOIST use theFucidin® cream and if the wound is DRY use Fucidin® ointment.

Mr. Lars Olen- Vice President LEO Pharma™ (Global), graced the event and introduced what LEO Pharma™ is all about and its mission to the mommy bloggers.

Mommy bloggers were encouraged to join the fight against wound infection and participate in the say no to staphy campaign.

#NoToStaphy event is a sponsored event by Fucidin® in a parnership with PurpleBug® – digital marketing partner of LEO Pharma™.

About Fucidin®

Fucidin® (Fusidic Acid) is a formulation specially made to fight against a number of gram positive bacteria such as Staphyloccoccus. Fucidin® is a product of LEO Pharma™

LEO Pharma™ is a research-based pharmaceutical Danish company founded in 1908 and owned by LEO Foundation, which means commitment to delivering the best care for the patients.

They offer wide product range of dermatology products marketed in over 100 countries and has decades of trusted heritage in the Philippines. LEO Pharma™ Philippines is a Division of Zuellig Pharma Corporation

Steps To Proper Wound Care

STOP the bleeding.
Admit it mga inay, nakaka praning makakita ng blood.. and it’s a normal reaction. Just imagine how scary it is for the kids. Take a deep, calming breath then apply a steady but gentle pressure for 15 minutes with a sterile bandage to stop further bleeding. Elevate the wounded area, be it his arm, hand, knee, or leg, if necessary.

CLEANSE the wound
First things first, make sure nanay ang kamay mo ay malinis din ha. Wash the wound and the area that surrounds it with soap and lukewarm water for 15 seconds to prevent further contamination. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL and HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. Remove these two in your wound care kit na, it can only do more harm than help.

SECURE against infection
While cleansing removes bacteria from the wound and its surrounding area, it doesn’t kill bacteria, particularly the much despised Staphy. To battle this and help your child’s skin’s natural healing process, apply a thin, even layer of antibiotic cream or ointment on the surface of the wound to keep it moist. The ointment will also keep the bandage from sticking into the wound. Your best bet is Fucidin® because it’s fast acting and deep penetrating yet it does not damage healthy tissues.

COVER bigger wounds with bandage
If it is a minor cut, you can leave it uncovered. For small cuts, you can used adhesive strips (try 3m steri strips.. highly recommended by yours truly! maharlika lang). If the wound is big or worse,protect the wound from dirt and further irritation by applying a sterile bandage to help keep it clean. Covering your kid’s wound aids in more efficient healing, decreases the chances of scarring and infection, and offers extra comfort and protection until the wound is healed completely. Tips on covering wounds:

Hourglass-shaped bandages are great for wounds on tricky areas like his knuckles, heels, or fingers.
Larger bandages or adhesive bandages with wings are great for joints like elbows and knees
Separated edges of a cut can be closed with a butterfly bandage.

It’s actually a myth that bacteria will flourish under a wound dressing. Uncovered wounds dry out and form scabs, leading to greater chances of reinjury and scarring (you won’t want this happening to your child, especially a girl!). Using a sterile dressing will prevent further contamination. As long as your bandage is clean and replaced whenever needed, then you’re covered.

KEEP wounds wet
Don’t let it get dry and leave it exposed to air. Know that wounds should be moist, clean, and covered so they will heal faster. Moisture not only provides the skin’s cells with enzymes and nutrients to help fight infection, it also keeps bandages from sticking and causing further damage to the tissues. To do this, apply a layer of antibiotic ointment like the aforementioned Fucidin to help prevent infection. You may also apply Fucidin below bandages to keep the wound moist and protected from microbial agents, such as the dreaded Staphy.
REMINDER: Natural wound healing should not be disrupted and must be left covered for at least 24 hours.

CHANGE the dressings
If your child has a deeper, bigger wound that requires dressings, make sure to change it whenever the bandage becomes dirty or wet.
TIP: It’s always best to ask a healthcare professional for the proper ways of changing the dressings specific to the wound.

OBSERVE for infection
Eto na nga at pinaka iiwasan natin at ayaw na ayaw nating mangyari sa mga sugat ng mga anak natin. What are the signs of wound infection?

redness
increasing pain
pus secretion
warmth or swelling around the area

CONSULT a dermatologist
May mga time talaga na hindi na kaya ng super powers natin. We really need to call the Avengers na.. err consult a dermatologist. Here’s what we need to take note to know when to seek medical care for your kid’s wound:

If the infection fails to heal, is bleeding or oozing with pus, has read streaks, or if your kid has a fever
If the bleeding cannot be controlled by a bandage, direct pressure, and elevation
If his wound looks like it may need repair with stitches because of its size or cosmetic reasons
If his wound is from animal bites
If the wound is difficult to clean
If there is any of the aforementioned evidence of infection

This is a long read mommies, but please make time reading this one and join the fight against wound infection. Itataya ko ang blog ko for Fucidin® (oy not because I received compensation for writing about them ha) nasubukan ko sya talaga. Pigsa developed in my breast area… sa dinami dami ng lugar di ba!! jusmeeee and two days after applying Fucidin®, matutuyo na sya! I also tried it for my son.. mahilig kumain ng kuko eh..so talagang upod na ang mga kuko nya. Iniiwasan namin na masugatan sya sa area na iyon dahil last time na nasugatan sya, bonggang infection ang naganap! Eh nag kasugat pa din.. syempre I followed the proper wound care and applied Fucidin®. Kinabukasan, wala na ang sugat nya. Kaya talagang Fucidin® will now be included in our wound care kit.

Know more about Staphylococcus infection and Fucidin® by visiting the No To Staphy Website and No To Staphy- Fucidin® Facebook Page.

5 Drinks To Help You Pass Kidney Stones NATURALLY (Plain Water Not Included!)

In a span of one year, I experienced how to Pass Kidney Stones Naturally in 4-5 months interval. That’s too much stones in one year! Sometimes I feel like my kidney is a stone garden.. but on the brighter side, I passed all those stones without having to undergo shockwave treatment.

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HOW? From my experience, drinking plenty of liquid really helped. I increased my fluid intake and in a few days, the stones passed.

5 drinks that helped me pass kidney stones naturally

1. Lemon Infused Water

Instead of drinking water, drink lemon infused instead. This is very easy to prepare. Wash the lemon thoroughly or soak it in water and salt solution in an hour before using. Slice the lemon and put it in 2 liters of water. That should be your liquid intake for the whole day.

I tried alternating my water intake with lemon infused water March of last year. I did that because I can feel a heaviness on my kidney,suspecting that I have kidney stones again. I also included a glass of cranberry from my diet. After a week, one kidney stone passed.

2. Cranberry Juice

Include a glass of this on your everyday diet. It does not only helps your kidney pass stones naturally. It can also prevent you from experiencing UTI. Read about my kidney stones passing experience last March 2015 (kidney stone photo included!).

3. Calamansi Juice

When I got pregnant last May, I can’t drink plain water. Morning sickness was really bad. The only fluid I can take is calamansi juice with honey. I don’t prepare the juice from scratch. I bought calamansi with honey concentrate from SM Hypermarket. If I am not mistaken, I consumed at least 2 liters of calamansi juice everyday.

I had so much painful experience during the 1st trimester of my pregnancy and never thought of my kidney’s health back then. I was surprised when I passed a soft kidney stone once again. I didn’t got the chance to take a photo of the stones but it was softer than I had last March.

4. Fresh Buko Juice

Another readily available natural remedy for Kidney Stones is fresh buko juice. Last December, I have been drinking buko juice regularly. A few days of drinking it, I can feel that I am about to pass a stone. The stone was bigger this time and difficult to pass. It was actually painful. I had to endure the pain in my urethra for a few nights before the stone passed (which was also painful)

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Here is the photo of the kidney stone:

Last is the Cogon Roots Juice:

5. Cogon Roots Juice

Cogon roots can be found at Quiapo or Ongpin (if you’re from the Philippines). It’s a grass that commonly used on nipa hut as roof.

My mother prepared the juice for me. I just took 500 ml of this concoction ast 2013 and after 5 months, I passed some crushed stones. That’s the first time I passed stones naturally. I’m thinking, if I took more than 500 ml of the cogon roots juice, things would have been different.

Are you experiencing some pain on your kidney right now? Try any of the drinks I mentioned and pass those stones naturally! I also recommend checking out Nutrition Inspector, a very helpful health tips and fitness resource for other health tips and home remedies.

Finally New Year Ready! FOCUS Is The Word

For someone with an OCD, FOCUS is a big big big word. It’s one of those words that’s missing on my vocabulary. In fact, right now, as I write this blog post, my mind is thinking other things too. WAIT! I’m not done yet with the reviewers.. oh my! I think I forgot to organize my pens. No, wait, are the books well aligned. I need to post something on FB..my IG! Oh noes! The photos!

STOOOP!

I’m just giving you a glimpse of how my mind works. It’s a struggle that I have to go through everyday.. but I already accepted that crazy side of mine when it comes to small details, such as re aligning everything. My one word, FOCUS, is all about my bigger goals in life.

FOCUS on being grateful everyday. On thanking God for all the blessings, specially the gift of life.

FOCUS on our finances. On panning what to buy, not to buy and how to save for things that really matters.

FOCUS on being a better partner everyday. On making my husband feel how blessed I am to be married to him

FOCUS on teaching my kids the importance of family and instilling them positive family values.

FOCUS on my blog, specially on the contents. Stay on track.

FOCUS on inspiring others, giving nothing but happiness and noticing nothing but their goodness.

my FOCUS soldier.. the symbolical hand over of duties and responsibilities.. from red to green.. from fiery to focus

This is my first time choosing one word to guide me for the year that’s about to unfold. And it took me a few blog hops before I finally decide on doing it. Tina of Truly Rich and Blessed helped me in understanding how the one word works. I wish in years to come, I’d be able to do her one word, one verse, one Saint guide.

My kumareng Badet was the one who gave me my one word. Not actually gave me.. but as I read her one word post, I realized what my word was. She’s choosing between focus and achieve . FOCUS was the first goal oriented word I wrote on my notebook planner. Since I am a strong believer of signs.. so there you go. 2016 will be all about FOCUS.

How about you? Have you tried choosing one word to guide you for a year? Still don’t what to do? Head on to Tina’s blog for her tips on choosing your one word for the year.

Don’t forget to come back here and share with me your one word! Together, let’s inspire others!