was just trying to boil myself a instant noodle in a cup..and how unlucky i am. burns. both hands. and my chest too. my god.
i tried aloe vera cream..ice packs..and even go for toothpaste *lol*..any other suggestions on how to reduce the pain?.. anyways..the burn on my chest is not able to feel the coldness of the icepack..is that normal?
2006-12-17 02:47:26 · 6 answers · asked by im`only__me 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
DO NOT put butter, oil, ice or ice water on burns. This can cause more damage to the skin!!!!
First-degree burns are red and painful. They swell a little. They turn white when you press on the skin. Thicker burns, called second-degree burns, have blisters and are painful. The skin is very red or splotchy, and it may swell a lot. Third-degree burns cause damage to all layers of the skin. The burned skin looks white or charred. These burns may cause little or no pain because the nerves in the skin are damaged.
Most likely, you just have a first-degree burn. A first-degree burns usually will heal on-its-own in 3 to 6 days. In your case, soak the burn in cool water. Then treat it with a skin care product like aloe vera cream or an antibiotic ointment. To protect the burned area, you can put a dry gauze bandage over the burn. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (one brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (some brand names: Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve), to help with the pain.
2006-12-17 06:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ow! I've gotten a few burns while cooking, but not like that.
Yes. it is normal to not really feel cold on burned areas. Ice, aloe vera, and vinegar are your best bets if the burns aren't too bad. It'll probably hurt and sting for a day or two.
If you have VERY severe burns, you may need to go to the emergency room for treatment.
Good luck!
2006-12-17 07:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different thickness of burns. a 1st degree burn is like a sunburn, 2nd degree would produce blisters and lots of pain, 3rd degree burns are really bad and usually destry nerves so that you can not feel the burn. It is best to have your burns looked at by a doctor, they can look at the burn and provide you the best treatment course for your burns.
2006-12-17 05:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by Gary S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using Neosporin. It can be found in any of the stores like wal-mart. Try it, it heals really fast.
2006-12-17 02:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tavo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try (Mebo) cream its for burns ...
2006-12-17 02:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by black cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with honey
2006-12-17 02:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by ala 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋