My daughter burnt her hand today on the stove. The burn isn't too serious; it only appears to be red. My daughter, however, says it is very painful. What should apply to the burn to ease the pain?
2006-10-01 16:53:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Some Ice and some cortisol cream should do the trick. She will probably guard the spot and put pressure on it- let her, unless there is a cut. If not ice, try one of those new cold patches- they also work well. The redness should subside in 24 hrs. Keep on top of the pain- do not give meds unless really necessary. Try to do her favorite things and get her mind off the pain- it helps. Try to keep it open to air as much as possible
2006-10-01 16:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera works like a charm. If you can get your hands on the fresh stuff, I would do that. If not, they also make a gel that is normally used for sunburns. It is a good substitute. Another product that I have used is dermoplast. It is available at the drug store. I used this recently on an airbag burn and it took the pain out of it within minutes. It can be reapplied and also draws out some of the infection if there is any. Hope this helps and that she feels better. :)
2006-10-02 00:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by hiya314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply a cool compress...and go to the local drugstore and pick up some burn cream. Make an appointment with your regular doctor as soon as possible. The pain will probably not subside until the doctor prescribes something.
2006-10-02 00:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by ginger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it's a minor burn (no broken skin) there are some sunburn lotions (I can't for the life of me remember the name of the one I've used) available at your drug store/pharmacy. it will soothe the burn and many have a bit of topical anesthetic to help with pain. Ask your pharmacist, they should be able to help.
2006-10-01 23:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her hold her hand under the faucet, emitying cold water or let her play with ice cream or sherbert. serious burns should be treated at your local emergency room ASAP to prevent permanent scaring.
2006-10-02 00:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put cold compress on her hand for the 24 hours, dont put anything to it just cold compress, if there is a blister just leave it like that dont try to prick it. the burn is likely to heal rapidly if its bathing in its own fluids and nutrients
2006-10-01 23:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Viktor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe Vera plant
2006-10-02 00:02:38 · answer #7 · answered by T.O. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toothpaste
2006-10-02 00:59:58 · answer #8 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋