while cooking a little oil fell on the hand, after the burn a blister has formed. The blister has burst because by mistake it got pressed on to the sofa. the water in the blister got out and there is a swelling all around the burn and its itching... Anything to be done... i have been taking ibuprofen,,
2007-01-02 08:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Good advice so far from above. Keep it clean, apply ice to take away the heat, and use loose filling gauze to cover the wound - no sticky tape - NO!
Stay away from greasy lotions if you can for now - until it scabs over, then apply the anti-microbiotic. If it get real red - run to the doctor.
You'll forget about it in a day or two - believe me.
2007-01-02 09:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the area with a mild soap and water and use an antibiotic cream on the wound and keep it covered since it is open. If you have a tea tree oil ointment that is even better to use. If the itching is really bad consider taking some Claritin aka loratidine or some Benadryl aka diphenhydramine.
2007-01-02 16:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try pure Aloe Vera gel to help heal it, but perhaps it ought to be covered to keep foreign matter out. Watch the swelling, don't scratch and I didn't know that ibuprofen was good for such things. How'd you learn that it is? Might also add Vit. E to your diet.
2007-01-02 16:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by MJ D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it clean, apply ice to take away the heat, and use loose filling gauze to cover the wound.
2007-01-02 17:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Pramod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean - clean - clean the wounded area.
antibacterial omiment and loose covering gauze?
redding and swelling of tissue is sign of infection.
tracks running up the hand / black areas - get doctor help at once.
good luck....
2007-01-02 17:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋