I got burned by boiling water. it was not serious, just a blister... skin came off and now it hurts.. so.. what do i do
2007-03-08 17:11:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
bandaid hurts more..
2007-03-08 17:17:02 · update #1
Hopefully you ran the burnt area under cool water for at lest 10 mintues.
As a blister has appeared then it should be assessed by a doctor, its a second degree burn, which has affected the deeper layers of the skin. Apply a NON STICK dressing to prevent infection, until you see a doctor, and do not apply any creams etc until it has been assessed. Putting creams etc make it hard for doctors to assess the depth of the burn.
2007-03-08 18:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
After "cooling" the burn by running it under cold water for a few minutes you could put lavender essential oil on it.
2007-03-09 01:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by packingal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neosporin and a telfa pad( its like a big bandaid- but it wont stick to your skin) get some paper tape to hold it down(doesn't hurt when you take it off)
2007-03-09 20:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by kissangel25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
use lots of neosporin and keep the area covered with one of the larger size bandaids. you may also try a gauze pad with tape, but a larger bandaid works better I think.
2007-03-09 01:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
cover the burn with a dressing and get to the ER.
2007-03-09 05:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin(sp) and a band aid. Should make it feel a tad better.
2007-03-09 01:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cry and put a band aid on it
2007-03-09 01:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by Eric 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
my mom says put on some tooth paste
2007-03-09 01:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋