how do i get rid of a curling iron burn on my thighs?

Question

i just got it like and hour ago it hurts i put Neosporin on it wat do i do next?well i was doing my hair and i was sitting down i had shorts on and my mom called me and i accidently dropped it on my thighs it has a big long burn ..

Answer 1

cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea or potato or shaving cream- not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!

i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)

cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.

cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.

paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.

so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.

long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery.

http://www.doorone.com.au/xGS-Aqueous_Cream~NS-1~linkin_id-8009837

http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-craig-paraffin-400g-p-1831.html

hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area

email if you still have questions - send photos [e-mail]

finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons.

Answer 2

You need to go to a doctor to make sure it's not severe.

Determine whether it is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree burn

FIRST DEGREE burns are the least severe. They are characterized by redness or discoloration, mild swelling and pain. Overexposure to the sun is a common cause of first degree burns.

SECOND DEGREE burns are more serious. They are deeper than first degree burns, look red or mottled and have blisters. They may also involve loss of fluids through the damaged skin. Second degree burns are usually the most painful because nerve ending are usually intact, despite severe tissue damage.

THIRD DEGREE burns are the deepest. They may look white or charred, extend through all skin layers. Victims of third degree burns may have severe pain -- or no pain at all -- if the nerve endings are destroyed.

Act with the appropriate first-aid.

FIRST DEGREE: Flush with cool running water, Apply moist dressings and bandage loosely.

SECOND DEGREE: Apply dry dressings and bandage loosely. Do not use water as it may increase risk of shock.

THIRD DEGREE: Same treatment as second degree.


If you get a long scar and want to get rid of it, here is some advice.

Bleach away the scar. First, says Dr. Kleinsmith, you can apply a mild over-the-counter skin-bleaching cream containing hydroquinone (such as Porcelana) to the scarred area to help lighten it. "Don't use this until after the burn has healed, because it could sting and irritate an open wound and interfere with healing. But if you use a bleaching cream on a healed, closed scar, it's very rare that you would develop a skin irritation."

Reach for glycolic acid. As an alternative, Dr. Kleinsmith suggests trying an over-the-counter glycolic acid product, such as Alpha-Hydrox, which helps peel away the top layer of skin. You'll get fastest scar-fading results if you use the glycolic acid and a bleaching cream, she says.

Answer 3

I would use Aloe Vera too. If you don't have the plant so you can't break off the leaf, there are companies that sell creams and other products with Aloe in them. You might want to look up Forever Living, I buy products from them and it always helps.

Answer 4

Nothing will do it immediately. It'll probably get worse before it gets better. Proper bandage and care will help it heal.
In the last stages of healing, Aloe Gel will help protect it (feels like a second skin) http://www.marketamerica.com/pulse99/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpGoShopProducts&storeID=12&cat1ID=USA11307&cat2ID=USA21329

And this product will help prevent a scar
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Answer 5

Next time is down there Do not have it plug in .

Answer 6

Apply ice until it stops hurting when the ice is removed.

Answer 7

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