ABSCESSES

     These painful, pus-filled sacks of infection can occur in or on any surface of the body. Abscesses may start from a cut, scratch, pimple, ingrown hair, ingrown fingernail or ingrown toenail, hemorrhoid, or any piercing of the body. Improper treatment of an infection can. produce a characteristic swollen, red, painful lump. The typical bacterium which causes abscesses is Staph epidermis, which is found on healthy skin. While antibiotics are often necessary, the overuse of antibiotics, both by prescription and in the meat we eat, has led to the development of many antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

    * Begin drinking Melaleuca Herbal Tea in place of other liquids 3 to 4 times each day. Apply T36-C5 to the abscess. This can help to lessen the pain of the abscess, due to the penetrating effects of the oil.

ABRASIONS

    These injuries occur when your skin slides across coarse materials, such as concrete, gravel, or asphalt. The top layers of skin are damaged, causing nerves, blood vessels, and lymph vessels to be exposed to the air. This causes immediate pain and creates an opportunity for germs to enter the body. After the bleeding and oozing stops, a dry protective scab will usually form within a few hours and is nature's protection against infection.

    * Washing the area gently, yet thoroughly, with Antibacterial Liquid Soap and cool water quickly reduces the pain. (Warm or hot water increases nerve stimulation and pain in most people.) Allow the stream of water to wash off all visible particulates. Pick out any embedded material. Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment or MelaGel and allow to remain open to the air if possible. Otherwise, use a loose bandage saturated with Triple Antibiotic Ointment or MelaGel to prevent sticking. Repeat administration of Triple Antibiotic Ointment or MelaGel as frequently as needed for several days until the wound is adequately covered with a scab.

DOG BITE

    As incredible as it may seem, over a million people are bitten by dogs every year. Any animal bite can readily become infected. This is because bites are a type of puncture wound where contaminated secretions are injected deep into the tissues. Dog bites are notorious for becoming infected, and the rule of thumb is that any dog bite that breaks the skin, no matter how superficial, will become infected.
    * Wash the area with Antibacterial Liquid Soap and water and then apply T36-C5. Repeat three times each day for several days. Then apply it once each day until the wound is healed. See your doctor immediately if you cannot verify whether the animal has had a rabies vaccination.

CUTS

    Cuts are narrow slices or slashes that break the skin's surface. When skin is cut the immediate area becomes red and inflamed. White blood cells, which fight infection, rush to the site. As cuts heal, scabs form natural bandages that protect the injured site.
    If the object that caused the injury was dirty or exposed to disease causing organisms, extra care must be taken in thorough cleaning. Cuts should be treated soon after injury. Serious cuts can lead to further complications and should be treated by a health care provider immediately.
    *Clean the affected area with a washcloth, warm water, and Antibacterial Liquid Soap and/or Sol-U-Mel. Pat dry and apply T36-C5, followed by Renew Intensive Skin Therapy, MelaGel or Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Cuts heal faster and have less opportunity to develop infection if this suggestion is used as soon as an injury occurs. Keep the cut clean with a bandage and check the healing progress daily. Reclean and apply new bandages as often as needed. Deep or wide cuts may require a visit to your health care provider for suturing.
    WARNING: Tetanus can occur when cuts are deep or contaminated, If it has been more than five years since your last tetanus shot immediately contact your health care provider. The majority of victim~ dying from tetanus are older adults who have not kept current on their booster shots,

CORAL CUTS

    Coral cuts are often jagged and irregular, and they harbor bacteria. This necessitates thorough cleansing and disinfecting. Some form of aggressive treatment should always be initiated whenever any coral cuts have been incurred. See the section on Disinfectants.
    * Thoroughly cleanse with pure water and Antibacterial Liquid Soap enriched with Sol-U-Mel.

CAT BITES AND SCRATCHES

    Bites and scratches from all animals, and man, promote infection. Cat bites and scratches are among the worst. Because of the high population of bacteria growing on the claws, scratches can be particularly bad. See the section on Disinfectants in this book.
    *Immediately wash the area with Antibacterial Liquid Soap or The Gold Bar. Apply a few drops of Sol-U-Mel to the wet washcloth for additional disinfecting. Apply straight T36-C5 to deep and bleeding wounds to speed drying and to slow bleeding. Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment to a sterile bandage and cover. Take ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus daily.

SKIN WOUNDS

    These are individual punctures, scrapes, scratches and cuts that break the skin's surface. The top layers of skin are damaged, causing nerves, blood vessels, and lymph vessels to be exposed to the air. This causes immediate pain and creates an opportunity for germs to enter the body, When an injury occurs, the immediate area can become red and inflamed. The infectious fighting white blood cells rush to the site and begin the healing process. A dry protective scab will usually form within a few hours, as nature's protection against infection. ,Unfortunately, scabs will occasionally obscure secondary infection, so treatment needs to continue as long as redness is present. See the section on Abrasions in this book.