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I don't know if I should post this under "Health" or "Automotive" but, I'll give it a try on both.
Yesterday, I was a small part of a very large car accident. A small coupe plowed into a Suburban, spun him in a clear 90*, through the intersection, into my car (which was stopped at the light), and then into a brick wall. After the cars stopped moving, the coupe began to smoke, then quickly became a large ball of fire with flames getting scarily close to the traffic lights before the fire truck finally got there and put it out.
Given my close proximity to the fire, and then, after the fire was over, I had to walk through the chemicals on the ground in the now rain (and in flip flops, no less) to get to the officer to exchange information, etc.... could it be possible that this rash I developed today on my face and neck are from the car accident? Since it began to rain very hard, my skin was completely covered (since I was in pants and a jacket) except my face and neck (which now have a rash), and my feet, which, immediately after the accident, began to burn (likely from the chemical rain water).
I don't go to the doctor unless I'm literally losing a limb, but would really like the burning on my skin to stop. Any suggestions?
I don't know if I should post this under "Health" or "Automotive" but, I'll give it a try on both.
Yesterday, I was a small part of a very large car accident. A small coupe plowed into a Suburban, spun him in a clear 90*, through the intersection, into my car (which was stopped at the light), and then into a brick wall. After the cars stopped moving, the coupe began to smoke, then quickly became a large ball of fire with flames getting scarily close to the traffic lights before the fire truck finally got there and put it out.
Given my close proximity to the fire, and then, after the fire was over, I had to walk through the chemicals on the ground in the now rain (and in flip flops, no less) to get to the officer to exchange information, etc.... could it be possible that this rash I developed today on my face and neck are from the car accident? Since it began to rain very hard, my skin was completely covered (since I was in pants and a jacket) except my face and neck (which now have a rash), and my feet, which, immediately after the accident, began to burn (likely from the chemical rain water).
I don't go to the doctor unless I'm literally losing a limb, but would really like the burning on my skin to stop. Any suggestions?
I don't see how the rain would have brought chemicals from the ground to your face, but I'd call the fire department and express your concern with them. They can tell you if there is anything in the chemicals that would cause a rash. I doubt there is, because their people are in it frequently. Unless you're talking about chemicals being released from the burning vehicle. Even so, how much could be in the air after the fire was put out?
I don't see how the rain would have brought chemicals from the ground to your face, but I'd call the fire department and express your concern with them. They can tell you if there is anything in the chemicals that would cause a rash. I doubt there is, because their people are in it frequently. Unless you're talking about chemicals being released from the burning vehicle. Even so, how much could be in the air after the fire was put out?
I know that inhalation and skin absorption of chemicals can cause a rash (I know this from caring for people, as well as experiencing it myself previously). A better question might simply have been, how do I make it stop? I've tried every trick in the book I know, and nothing is working. I figured I'll just ride it out, but thought maybe someone that works on cars might have some experience with this and know a trick of the trade.
What chemicals would those be? unless things have changes drastically in the last few years, fire departments don't use hazardous chemicals. For a car accident with fire I would imagine using foam do douse the flames, and kitty litter to contain any fuel/liquid leaks.
What chemicals would those be? unless things have changes drastically in the last few years, fire departments don't use hazardous chemicals. For a car accident with fire I would imagine using foam do douse the flames, and kitty litter to contain any fuel/liquid leaks.
Cars have chemicals in them, no? That is what was burning and in the air. That is what I was forced to stand in as is leaked out of the car onto the ground.
No foam was used. They put that ball of flames out with a water hose from a truck. No litter was used.
It doesn't sound like the folks on the automotive forum have as much knowledge with this as I assumed they would. I'll just ride it out. Thanks.
I don't know if I should post this under "Health" or "Automotive" but, I'll give it a try on both.
Yesterday, I was a small part of a very large car accident. A small coupe plowed into a Suburban, spun him in a clear 90*, through the intersection, into my car (which was stopped at the light), and then into a brick wall. After the cars stopped moving, the coupe began to smoke, then quickly became a large ball of fire with flames getting scarily close to the traffic lights before the fire truck finally got there and put it out.
Given my close proximity to the fire, and then, after the fire was over, I had to walk through the chemicals on the ground in the now rain (and in flip flops, no less) to get to the officer to exchange information, etc.... could it be possible that this rash I developed today on my face and neck are from the car accident? Since it began to rain very hard, my skin was completely covered (since I was in pants and a jacket) except my face and neck (which now have a rash), and my feet, which, immediately after the accident, began to burn (likely from the chemical rain water).
I don't go to the doctor unless I'm literally losing a limb, but would really like the burning on my skin to stop. Any suggestions?
You have a rash and burning skin and you have to come on the internet and ask if you should see a doctor?
Not to belabor the obvious, but ???
There are so many possibilities - what was in the cars/SUV? Was there something on the ground?
FWIW, it seems (opinion here, nothing more) to me that you're looking for some "magic bullit" from the burning automobile, and there isn't one. Without knowing what the "coupe" was, there's no way to be certain, but realize that there are no especially noxious flammable materials in a modern automobile. The seats, carpets, liners, etc. are all made from fairly inert/low emissions products, and the various fluids (except for fuel & coolant) burn off quite rapidly. Smells bad, but won't cause any lasting effects.
Perhaps there was a good deal of poison ivy in the area? Who knows?
You have a rash and burning skin and you have to come on the internet and ask if you should see a doctor?
Here's your sign.
Oh good grief people. I never asked if I should see a doctor. Please read my post again. I was asking if someone knew of a treatment I could do without going to see a doctor. I've tried all the remedies I know, and none of them are working. It was a simple question. If you don't have an answer, why bother posting?
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