i accidently burnt my tummy(ya i know...)...a cooking escapade....its like 3 cms long and it has blisters and it is turning darker every hr...i need ur advice abt what to buy which heals well and doesn't leave scar...please help me...i don't want to be stuck with the scar...thanks...
and also advice on wound care...if it breaks and abt dressings...
thanks a lot in advance...
2006-10-31 05:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by crazyabs 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I burnt my leg recently with very hot water, and I had three bruises only one blistered up. I used triple ointment, for minor burns and now for the scars I am using cocoa butter, and it is clearing up slowly but surely.
2006-11-01 08:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Onique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pharmacist for Silvadene. It is the best burn cream around. do not break blisters.
Silly as this sounds, keep it covered with a sanitary napkin. It helps keep the blisters from getting broken, and if the blisters do break, the pad will absorb the liquid.
My Hubby had 2nd degree burns on both hands and there wasn't enough gauze in the store, so I resorted to that. It worked like a charm.
Good Luck!
2006-10-31 06:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Witchzilla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do make burn ointment. You could also use neosporin. But do not use neosporin for too long as it will delay healing. Stay out of the sun, when it is close to healing you should put vitamin E on it. You might also want to take some vitamin E.
2006-10-31 05:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by M.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is scabbed up, a & d ointment helps. to help reduce scaring, neosporin. aloe vera gel will help because it's soothing and won't sting. try not to bend too far. for showers, seran wrap with duct tape on the ends to keep from getting wet.
2006-11-01 01:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by SaraH ♥'s Jesus! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it covered with Vaseline, neosporin or polysporin until it heals.
2006-10-31 05:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by cw45colt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋