What to do with my burn?

Question

Ok, I was cooking.
(Me + Cooking = Bad Idea)
And I didn't know what to do with the oil.
So, I went to throw it outside.
(I guess that's what most people do?)
And I had one hand on the handle, and the other one was too hot.
So I was opening the door.
And part of my index finger touched the pot and I was going to dropped it, but instead I held onto it and got it back up.
It's been a few hours and I've held it under cold water and put ointment stuff on it.
I think there's a blister on it with white clear liquid stuff inside.
Should I do anything else?
Or do I just leave it like this and wait to see what happens?
And if it pops or something, will it hurt?
And I'm 13 and I guess this is the first burn I've ever had.

Answer 1

You don't need to go to an ER. It's only part of your index finger, not your entire hand. Don't pop the blister. Put a bandaid on it. If it pops by itself, it will probably hurt. Just keep it clean and keep it covered. It's sore now but it will heal by itself.

I can't believe all the bad suggestions you're getting! I'm surprised no one's suggested amputation. I suppose that's next.

Answer 2

To get rid of the burning sensation put some toothpaste on the burn. You can also use a piece of aloe vera plant that your mom might have around the house some where. Rub either one on the area of the burn. This should help. may burn for a minute then you'll feel relieved after a couple of seconds. I got a real bad burn when I was younger and it worked! Except my burn was from my mother throwing an iron at me while ironing her clothes. So you can imagine how bad that burn was steaming water and hot medal as well! WOW! OUCH! Here is another lil secret take a sowing needle and heat it up a little ask an adult to help you or do it your self if you don't trust anyone. The heat on the needle will make sure it is germ free. Then, hate to say this kiddo but your going to have to pop that blister. To numb the area frist here's another secret grab that baby ora-gel. The stuff to numb your mouth when you have a bad toothache put some of that on you blister before popping it. Won't feel it make sure you have a damp wash cloth and keep that baby ora-gel handy for your usage. Get all that gunk out of that nasty blisster. Then make sure you have a bandage or something you could wrap around it. The pain will subside once popping the painful blisster as well. If you don't have either grab some ice and a washcloth and apply to area. Make sure you keep it cleaned and treat it with triple antibiotic ointment and use a band-aid from an emergency kit,etc. Take tylenol or motrin don't forget to read the label for dosage usage for your age and weight.
Good Luck to you! Sorry to hear that kiddo! Hope that I was some help to you! I wish I could do more!

Answer 3

Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is termed a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.

If the second-degree burn is no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin
or buttocks, or over a major joint, get medical help immediately.

For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.

Caution

Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.

Answer 4

When you cook with oil it is very dangerous, you are suppose to put it into a cup after you are done and let it cool off and then throw it away...dont through it outside or down the drain...if you think its bad..tell your parents...they will be able to tell you if it is a 2nd or 3rd degree burn...most likely you now have blister..dont pop it...it will get infected if you do...let it breathe..and put bateria fighting ointment on it....if it hurts tell your parents and take some motrin for the pain, if you dont fell it...you definately need to go to the doctor because you burned deep into your skin..i hope you feel better.

Answer 5

Next put the oil in cup or something you can throw away. You did the best thing. If it happen again I would not put egg on the burn it might cause infeciton. I would not open any wounds just keep ointment stuff and cover it with a band aide. Until it starts to heal then it air heal.

Answer 6

Dont try to puncture the blister my dear. Its a natural protection of your already sore skin. If you ever succeed in not letting it "burst" out, then your skin would heal by itself. If at all, pops...then you need to have it treated with anti inflammatory and antibacterial ointment. You then better go tp your doctor and have it treated. One thing,,the next time you get a burn, try to squeeze a ripe tomato onto it. It minimizes any blister formation or no blister would form. Ive always done it since im always working in the kitchen. Try it next time will you?

Answer 7

do not pop the blister-this is the body's way of healing itself. the liquid inside the burn is sterile and if you pop it-you open the burn up to getting infected from germs outside the blister.

wash it with warm water and mild soap (ivory or dove work best b/c they don't have dyes or perfumes in them).

put a thin layer of aloe vera gel over it -you can cover it with gauze wrap to keep it from getting infected. if the blister pops on it's own-start using neopsorin on it to keep it clean and germ-free. it shouldn't hurt if it pops-just don't do it yourself.

you can take ibuprofen (motrin) for the pain. take 200-400mg every 6 hours as needed but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.

Answer 8

Take some pain relief

Wrap your burn up in Glad Wrap or some sort of plastic food wrap

Go to see a doctor and show them your burn and let them figure out about dressings and if you need anything special (skin graft etc) - probably not, but I can't really tell from here.

Answer 9

FYI, next time you get burn put egg white on it so that you won't get any blisters.

Answer 10

ANY BURNS TO THE HAND NEED HOSPITAL TREATMENT