i burned myself on my leg with a curling iron,is there a way to treat it without going to the doctors?

Question

the burn left a brown mark that bumps up...will it get infected if i dont treat it or anything? is there anyway to treat it myself?

Answer 1

I can not tell you how many times i have burned myself with the curling iron. I am sure u will be ok, but check out this site. it has really helped me out in the past.


http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_burns.htm

Answer 2

Do not use ice that is the worst for a burn water at room temperature should be used immediately after incident. I am guessing it's too late for that though. To prevent perminent scaring use a product with glycerol in it best would be Vaseline, body butter ect. Arnaka cream is amazing for burns but I think you can only buy it in new Zealand. Pretty much you will have a scar for a month if you apply the cream each day it will slowly fade. I burnt myself a month ago with tongs and the scar is already gone!

Answer 3

My husband had 3rd degree burns on legs and hands, I took care of him for 18 months - I know burns pretty good! Put some neosporin on it and keep it clean you could cover with band aid). After the bubble leaks (you could cover with band aid) put real aloe (best from plant leaf) on it to reduce scar.

Answer 4

yes aloe vera plant inside the plant is a healing jelly i dropped a hot toaster on my face reaching into a cupboard and burned it bad used it 4 times a day and it healed within days and no scar to this date and that was a long time ago

Answer 5

you should be absolutely fine and there's no need to go to the doctor. if the burn still hurts apply a cool washcloth and alleviate the pain, apply Neosporin or any other antibacterial lotion to the burn to promote healing and prevent infection. the burn should heal fine in no time :) good luck

Answer 6

try aloe or mustard, I know that sounds strange but it works