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Crown Of Thorns Puncture

Crown of thorns are a type of starfish that live at the bottom of tropical areas. Injury occurs from the spine and the venom injected from the spine.

Symptoms

Severe Pain	Swelling
Itching	Burning

Steps

Use tweezers to remove any spines in the wound because symptoms may not go away until all spines have been removed.

Scrub the wound with soap and water followed by extensive rinsing with fresh water.

If medical attention is not readily available. Immerse the affected area in water as hot as the person can tolerate for 30-90 minutes. Repeat as necessary to control pain.

Apply hydrocortisone cream 2-3 times daily as needed for itching and discontinue immediately if any signs of infection appear.

If there are signs of infection then see your doctor where they will provide a topical antibiotic ointment 3 times per day. Signs of infection include pus, redness, and/or hot sensation.

Warnings

DO NOT cover the wound with tape.

Tips

Oral antibiotics are recommended for infection

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