ok i've been burnt on my wrist...a day later now and it has 2 blisters on it...what does this mean and why does this happen? what should i do...alos what can i do to get the mark 2 fade, its pretty blemished :-(
2006-09-05 14:11:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
you have a second degree burn. see a doctor, if you can. otherwise:
The goals of treatment for second-degree burns are easing the pain and preventing infection.
For second-degree heat burns without open blisters, follow these steps:
* Remove jewelry or tight clothing from the burned area before it begins to swell.
* Flush the burn with cool running water or apply cold- water compresses (a wet towel or handkerchief) until the pain lessens. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause more damage to the burned area.
* Try not to break the blisters. If the blisters break, the exposed skin can become infected.
* Cover the burn with a clean (sterile, if possible), dry, nonfluffy bandage such as a gauze pad. Do not put tape on the burn.
* Do not put ointments, grease, petroleum jelly, butter, or home remedies on the burn. These substances can hold the heat in, making the burn worse.
* Keep burned arms or legs raised to reduce swelling.
* Get medical help for second-degree burns greater than 2 to 3 inches in diameter or for burns on the hands, face, penis, buttocks, or vaginal area.
For second-degree heat burns with open blisters, follow these steps:
* Do not remove clothing if it is stuck to the burn.
* Do not run water over the burn or use water on the bandage because it increases the risk of shock.
* Cover the burn with a clean (sterile, if possible), dry, nonfluffy bandage, such as a gauze pad. Do not put tape on the burn.
For extensive second-degree burns that are more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, see your doctor.
* You will need extra fluids to replace the large quantities of fluids your body loses through the burned area. Your doctor may give you fluids intravenously (through a tube into your vein).
* Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics because the burned skin can no longer protect your body from infection by airborne bacteria.
* Your doctor will either lightly bandage the burned area with an antibacterial dressing or leave it unbandaged.
* Your doctor will prescribe medicine to kill the pain.
* Your doctor may recommend a skin graft to lessen scarring.
* Your doctor may give you a tetanus booster.
more at http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/burn2.htm
2006-09-05 19:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means you have a 2nd degree burn. You can treat it with aloe vera or any over the counter medications for burns. If you take care of it, you will not get much, if any scarring.
2006-09-05 21:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Billy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot oil basically 'frys' the skin and if it is not removed it will continue to burn. put neosproin or a triple antibiotic on to and keep it covered for a few days then take off the bandages and expose to the air...
as for blemishes, if its really bad they will fade after a few years...
but scars are forever...
2006-09-05 21:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont pop the blister, its there cause of the liquid inside to cool your burn down.be careful not to get it squished. cause when you keep on popping it, you'll het scars.
2006-09-05 21:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by wheezy baby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋