straight away for about 5 minutes, and have been applying an ice pack ever since, but the pain is pretty bad. It hasn't blistered, but it's very red + sore.What else can I use? Thanks in advance.
2007-03-15 06:34:35 · 21 answers · asked by amethyst 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Wow! Loads of helpful answers there! Quick update- have taken a diclofenac + pain has gone!
2007-03-15 07:39:35 · update #1
You're doing the right thing by keeping an ice pack on it. If you haven't blistered, you probably have a 1st degree burn. That doesn't mean it isn't painful though! First aid spray with a mild anesthetic can relieve the pain and prevent infection. Putting anything with an oil base on your skin isn't a good idea because that holds the heat in. Also, it would be a good idea to take an anti inflammatory as well. That will help with the pain and prevent swelling. You'll be hurting today, but unless you start to blister badly(then see your doc)you'll heal up pretty quickly. Hope you're feeling better soon1
2007-03-15 06:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by amazin'g 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been unfortunate enough to spill some boiling cooking oil over my wrist (extremely painful!). It took about 4 months to heal properly. This was a 2nd degree burn, which caused blisters, and even when the pain subsided, it remained red for months afterwards.
Personally, I think you may have scalded yourself. Scalds, like other burns, vary in severity. From what you describe, this could be a 1st degree scald.
As for other suggestions that you may have 2nd or 3rd degree burns, this I think is unlikely. But, if any blisters form, see a doctor. Blisters are the sign of a 2nd degree burn. If the burnt area is black, and there is no feeling in the affected area, this is a 3rd degree burn. If you suspect either a 2nd or 3rd degree burn, seek medical attention.
If you live near a pharmacy, ask for a burn dressing or a burn spray, as they are designed to ease the pain.
Another question; where exactly did you scald yourself? There are areas even with 1st degree scalds or burns that may require immediate medical attention. I hope the pain eases for you. Good luck. :-)
2007-03-15 14:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basic first aid you have done correctly. keep it under ice.
This will hurt I'm afraid. Take 2 paracetomol. Do NOT put any oil of any kind on this. lavendar oil is good for healing but i wouldn't put that on yet.
Do you have any cream for burns? flamazine is very good. If it does start to blister then you will need to go to A and E .
Absolutely DO NOT rub butter on it!!! That is the worse thing you can do.
2007-03-15 13:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try triple antibiotic ointment and Tylenol. Xeroform (a petroleum impregnated gauze) can be helpful as well. If these maneuvers don't make the pain manageable, you will need to be seen by your doctor or at the local Emergency Room.
2007-03-15 13:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by Drdisaia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a tea tree oil based product but if the milk was boiling you may want to see the doc to be sure everything is OK. It may not blister till later.
2007-03-15 13:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hurt like hell for ages try and do something else to take your mind off it. If it still hurts in 24 hours then go to doctors!
If you are worries call the NHS direct line to but your mind at ease!
2007-03-15 13:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by DippyGirl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neat lavander oil works a treat and really helps prevent blisters!
2007-03-15 13:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by swelwynemma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it in water for longer then 5 minutes ,when i burnt my fingers a had to keep them in water for at least a hour the pain was so bad next day they were fine
2007-03-15 13:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by suzzerlingsuzy2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it does not go beyond erythema, redness, either Flamazine cream or a mild antiseptic cream. Anything beyond redness go to casualty.
2007-03-15 13:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for it would be the juice of an aloe vera plant. If you don't have one of those on hand (everybody should have one) rub some butter on it.
2007-03-15 13:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋