It is pretty deep. It was an accident and it is on my right hand..its been there for a week and still really no healing. I want to get rid of it asap. help please
2007-03-13 04:22:50 · 9 answers · asked by craigorous 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
If it's been there for a week and 'no healing' you ought o have it checked. infections are the primary concern with burns,also, depending, tendons are so prone to infection, and infection spreads very rapidly in your hand.
2007-03-19 04:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You really should quit smoking for your health (but I'm sure you already know that;
2. Keep the burn clean;
3. Put Vitamin E oil on it and keep it covered for a day or two until it starts to heal; and
4. Let the air get at it once it starts to heal. By using the Vitamin E oil, the scarring will be minimal.
2007-03-13 15:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin and a bandaid. It will actually heal faster if you keep the antibiotic ointment on it and covered. Used to be thought that you needed to keep it dry and uncovered. Not true.
2007-03-13 11:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Are you putting Bacitracin or Neosporin on it? Are you keeping it covered? May be you should go see a Doctor. Good luck.
2007-03-13 13:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jacqueline M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to use a cream that is specifically for burns. keep it covered so it doesn't get infected. Do not put lotion, Vaseline or anything like that on it... it will trap in the "heat" and make it worse...
2007-03-13 11:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by emce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emu oil
not only gets rid of the burn but heals so there will be no scarring!
seriously
2007-03-13 11:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by berfairie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take vitamin c and keep it clean get an anticeptic lotin to put on then cover with a bandaide
2007-03-15 21:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin or a similar topical antibacterial ointment, bandage, and don't pick the scab!!!
2007-03-13 11:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit smoking and it wouldnt happen
2007-03-13 11:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋