Very hot water spilled on my hand...Its been a week since... what can I do to clear up the small burnt patches on my skin soon (other than medicine)? Thanks !
2006-09-28 06:39:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Also, will it fade off if I wait a bit longer or is it permanant!?
2006-09-28 06:41:54 · update #1
I think the best way, unfortunately, is just to wait. There are creams available out there that help reduce scarring... although you may consider that "medicine". Anyways, good luck!
2006-09-28 06:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all , it is very important that you visit your doctor, even if it has been a week since your burn.
Hot water burns are to be taken as seriously as any other burn.
Your physician can prescribe a antibiotic to prevent bacteria and infections to growth.
Also I higly recomend Sylvadene ( topical cream used in 2 and 3 degree burns)
Sylvadene is a sulfa antibiotic that prevents bacteria to growth. Be sure to mention your physician if you are allergic to sulfa.
In the meantime be sure to take analgesics to ease the pain, and remember to visit your doctor , the more you wait to treat correctly your burn the more chances it has to cause a scar.
2006-09-28 06:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by doctor_on_a_break 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know is ur skin burned up or does it hurt. theres some cream that u can put on ur hand u can go to the store and but some u can ask someone that works at the store for some cream that should be able to help it
2006-09-28 06:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by lin(: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply Aloe Vera. That will clear up any scarring it may have left. Herbalife has a very good Aloe Vera Gel.
2006-09-28 06:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by hpneil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, this is medicine, but it will work very fast. there is a cream called silvedine. i think some form of it is available over the counter now. ask at your local pharmacy. other than medicine, maybe aloe.
2006-09-28 06:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jen k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silvadene ointment
2006-09-28 06:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by Freethrashing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a salve for burns called silvadine.
2006-09-28 07:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by magnimpi2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some vasoline on there.
2006-09-28 06:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋