2006-10-23 11:20:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
My son was dared to do it off other friends of the same age. He now has learnt a very important message the hard way. Theres no cause for hospital attention its scabbed over and is not weeping will I put any creams on ? cover it up or leave it to heal checking it regularly?
2006-10-23 11:26:25 · update #1
If its bigger than a 50p piece he needs to go to A&E or you gp and get it checked.
In future, treat all burns immediately by running under the cold tap for 20 minutes.
2006-10-23 11:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love this section it proves people know little about first aid(looking at the other answerrs)...for future use you must hold the affected limb under FLOWING water such as a tap or a shower head for 15-20 minutes...cover it completley with a non-fluffy material such as a sheet or pillowcase. If it is bigger than the palm of the persons hand you must go to the doctors if it is larger than a half limb say you must seek hospital attention immediatley...remember for future use the 3 C's Cool, Cover, Call
2006-10-25 04:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself an Aloe Vera plant, Just break off a piece and put
the Aloe on his burn. Do this 3 or 4 times a day and it will help
it heal, along with keeping the scar down to a minimum.Hope
this works for you.
2006-10-23 14:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by lavada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run it under the cold tap for about 10 mins or until pain dulls. Dont know what degree burns you may have from this so wrap in cling film then a cold wet towel and go to a & e. A very stupid thing to do and you have learned the hard way, hope you are not too badly scarred!
2006-10-23 11:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that it's happened more than 10 minutes ago, applying a cold compress won't do anything to minimize the burn.
Cleans with hydrogen peroxide, then apply neosporin. Cover lightly with gauze. Depending on how big and severe the burn is, you should clean it daily and reapply ointment until the redness goes away and it starts to scab.
2006-10-23 11:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by aint_no_stoppin_us 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's scabbed over I don't think creams will help. Tylenol will help with any pain. . watch it, though, so it doesn't get infected. There are some over the counter spray medicine to help with pain and burning. Ask your pharmasist. I sure hope your son will not put his body in harms' way anymore. Good luck ;)
2006-10-24 03:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by misskenjr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's healing and there's no longer a chance of infection, start putting Aquafor ointment on it to minimize scarring. It really works, put it on about 3 times a day. If it's still not healed, use Neosporin, it will kill germs and also minimizes scarring, after a few days of using Neosporin, switch to the Aquafor.
2006-10-23 11:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. wash the area with cool (not cold) water to get the hairspray off.
2. Apply Aloe to the area with something sterile.
3. Apply a sterile dressing of some kind.
4. Go to the doc to make sure there is no nerve damage.
(if you don't have sterile material us something CLEAN)
Good luck
2006-10-23 11:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by Candace 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go and see your doctor to check that your son hasnt got an infection in it.
Also i hope your sons learnt his lesson,he must be in a bit of pain with it,so that will remind him!!!!
2006-10-23 22:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by babydoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera gel is very good for repairing burned skin, or if it's serious you should go to your local hospital
2006-10-23 11:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋