2006-10-28 15:43:10 · 14 answers · asked by Sandra C 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Put your hand in cold water for at least 10 minutes. After that aloe works well to soothe the burn.
2006-10-28 15:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definitely recommend the application of aloe vera oil. But when you buy it, check the ingredients. There are various products claiming to be "aloe vera" cream which have a whole heap of other things in it. You should look for something with a high percentage of Aloe Vera plant extract in it - at least 90% or higher. Aloe Vera in its natural form is clear - so some of the clear gel products on the market are the best.
Tea tree oil may help for its antibacterial properties also, but not sure how it would react with the burn.
My best bet would be to get yourself a very good Aloe Vera gel with a high concentration of aloe vera plant extract. (And once the burn is gone and healed, you can use it for various purposes including healing cracked feet, applying to soften elbows as a very intensive, non greasy body moisturiser --- the possibilities are endless!)
Good luck! If you're not near an pharmacy or store where you can purchase some aloe vera gel immediately, in the meantime slice up a cucumber and rest that on the burn.
Get well soon!
2006-10-29 00:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MedicineNet.com says "Minor, first-degree burns are usually red and painful, and often swollen.
The burned skin may peel off after a few days, and should heal within six days. Unless the burn covers a large portion of the body, treatment probably can be given at home.
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that you never put butter, oil, ice or ice water on a burn. Instead, soak it in cool water. Then apply aloe vera or an antibiotic ointment. Cover the area with a clean, dry gauze dressing. An over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Tylenol, Advil or Motrin can be used to reduce pain and discomfort.
If the burn does not heal after a few days, or appears to worsen or become infected, see your doctor."
2006-10-28 23:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by stevo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash gently with warm water and soap, then put Neosporine with pain reliever on it, it has a triple antibiotic ointment and dulls the pain. If it is a very sever burn, you should go to the ER and have them look at it. Keep it very clean and keep an eye on it. If it blisters, do not break the blister, it will keep it cleaner and will reabsorb after a few days. If you chose to bandage it, use a large bandage and keep it lose so the air can get to it. Good luck.
2006-10-28 22:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by bud88cynthia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The thing to do immediately afterwards is to run cool (not cold) water on your hand. There are products such as Solarcaine spray or Noxzema cream that will help take the pain away temporarily and start the healing process. However if the skin is blistered, do NOT prick the blisters, and see your doctor.
2006-10-28 22:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you have to determine that it doesnt need medical attention ...2nd cool water to ease the pain ...3rd keep it clean ! very important !!!! 4th cover for a day or two with antibiotic cream bacitracine (sp?) is great for burns ...never use any thing with petrolium in it .
2006-10-29 00:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by mudd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immediately with cold running water
2006-10-28 22:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by miguel_maza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run it in lukewarm water, then gradually make the water colder and colder. After doing this for a while, wrap your hand up in gauze and apply ice. I hope this helps.
2006-10-28 22:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by james s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put it under cold running water and keep it there.
There are creams and ointments that can help, also.
2006-10-28 22:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by Empy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used ice on it. Then Neo Sporin or betadene. Not butter. that' s got salt in it.
2006-10-28 22:55:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋