burned my arm a few minutes ago with boiling water .... Silly, I know. My mother in law advised me to put vinegtar on it . What do you guys think ?
2007-03-22 10:51:36 · 14 answers · asked by Tinkerbell 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Run your arm under really cold water that will stop the burning then apply Aloe Vera, either straight from the garden or you can buy it in gel form at the chemist, works every time. Not heard of vinegar on burns before. Good luck.
2007-03-22 11:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by Wise One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run under slow cold tap or place arm in a bowl of cold water for at least 10mins but no longer than 30mins. Wrap in cling film or a non-fluffy material covered in vaseline to stop it drying out. If you are not sure whether it is a first or second degree burn then go to A&E!
Do not PUT anything on it especially NOT VINEGAR!
2007-03-22 18:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run it under cold water (not freezing) immediatly for about 10-15mins.
Do not put any creams etc... onto it as this will trap heat in and make the pain worse.
It will be red and angrey and sore and will probably blister. But you need to allow the air to get to it so it heals quicker.
It may also be a good idea after running under water to wrap a cold damp cloth around it. This will take the heat out and give you some relief. Take some pain killers for the pain.
If it gets worse in any way, pain or soreness go to you local casulty department straight away.
Bet you will be more carefull i furture lol.
Hope it gets better soon xxx
2007-03-22 18:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by vixwood1979 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably way too late by now but the whole running under cold water for 5-10 minutes thing is how it should be treated.
2007-03-23 03:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by jinz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is an acid.. Your mum wants to put acid on a burn?
Is her maiden name de Sade by any chance? :o)
Cold (preferably running) water was the correct answer - but you should've done it right away - The idea is to cool the area and prevent the burn going deeper into the flesh.
If you want more advice go to nhs direct..
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
2007-03-22 18:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Kes51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! run it under cold water until it stops stinging usually about 5 mins. If the skin is broken cover it with a clean dry dressing. Keep it clean and dry until it heals.
2007-03-22 18:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run it under the cold tap, for about 5 minutes.
2007-03-22 17:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no vinegar!
run it under cold water for 5-10 minutes.
don't apply ANY creams.
don't burst any blisters, this protects the skin underneath from infection.
cover with a sterile dressing.
2007-03-22 19:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by rhin0 x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it under cold water for 5 mins, put a little germolene on it & bandage. If it's too bad, get yourself to a doctor or A&E. xxx
OOOOOooooouch!!! NOT vinegar, I can feel the pain, already, Uggh!!! xxx
2007-03-23 09:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by Joanne W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good god, does your mother in law want you to eat your arm afterwards.VINEGAR!!! ITS A BURN, NOT A FISH SUPPER. run it under cold water, keep it clean,and then see a doctor in the morning.
2007-03-25 00:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by dizzykatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋