i burned my thumb in the oven so i put it in a bowl of water... but now i cant take it out without my entire thumb hurting really bad. what should i do?
2006-06-27 09:23:33 · 13 answers · asked by cyrus_xi 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You should place a cold compress on your thumb. You can use an ice cube wrapped in a few paper towels, a bag of frozen peas or corn, etc. Just apply pressure onto your thumb for a while. Eventually the pain will lessen. Later on, when the pain is not so bad, you can put some neosporin on it. You can also take some acetaminophen or ibuprofen if it hurts, but make sure to read the instructions on the bottle before you take any.
If the burn is too bad, you will need to see a doctor for medical attention.
2006-06-27 09:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep ice on it. If it develops a blister, you'll need to wrap it with a bandage and keep the bandage clean and dry. Change the bandage at least 3 times a day. Once the blister breaks, then you can put on an antibiotic ointment. It will take several days to heal if it develops a blister. If at any time the burn develops pus or smells bad, you'll need to see a doctor.
2006-06-27 16:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a bakery, so I have some idea where you're coming from.
A cold compress is best. Aloe vera helps too, if you have it. If the blister has broken open, use neosporin or some other antibiotic cream or spray and a light bandage. And remember to keep it clean and dry as you can.
2006-06-27 20:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some neosporin on it and rap it with a band'aid or some gauze and tape. your finger will burn and sting like crazy for a while due to the burn. make sure you keep it clean covered and keep an antibiotic on it. (if your a kid make sure you show an adult as soon as possible)
mommy of 2
2006-06-27 18:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by Heather W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you place your thumb firmly against the fatty tissue on your ear lobe your burn will go away(a little fact that not many people know about)
2006-06-27 16:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by BIGBOOTIEHOE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dipping in water gives just a temporary soothing ...
if the skin has not come off ..apply some toothpaste on it ... the paste should be white type .. not a gel type ..
if the skin has comeoff .. then you need an atibiotic cream like silver sulphasalazine (dermazine)
2006-06-27 16:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by sighspy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahaha!!! You deserved to burn your thumb!!!!
2006-06-29 17:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the skin has not come off apply toothpaste .later apply soframycin cream
2006-06-29 04:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a glass and put ice and water in it, i had to sleep with mine in it, just put ice in as needed!
2006-06-27 18:19:22 · answer #9 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See an adult. Like your parent. They will know what to do.
2006-06-27 16:26:12 · answer #10 · answered by mbrenth36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋