date limit was used. Search terms used were “jellyfish AND envenomation,” “jellyfish AND sting,” “jellyfish AND treatment,” “jellyfish AND nematocyst AND ... sting are limitations. Nomura et al14 compared hot water immersion with what was considered standard therapy, papain and vinegar, for acute. read more
The venom in the sting from a jellyfish (or any cnidarian) is a protein. The idea is that the papain will break down the venom rendering it ineffective. The difficulty with that idea is that, when you’ve been stung, the venom is inside you and the papain is outside. read more
Meat tenderizer — The papain enzyme found in most meat tenderizers helps break down the protein found in jellyfish venom to reduce swelling, pain, and itching. Shaving cream — It is important to remove the tentacle if it is still lodged in the skin, and applying shaving cream to the affected area will prevent nematocysts from releasing toxins during the removal. read more