i burned my finger last night and it didn't blister the skin just shrivled and only a little part of it has a blister , i've been burned before but i've never felt anything like this i can deal with the pain but i'm just worried about any infection is it possible
2007-07-31 02:12:11 · 12 answers · asked by *Suzy-Q* 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
cold water is the best/only first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap and no less. NEVER ice OR vinegar OR milk OR butter OR green tea OR mustard OR toothpaste OR sunscreen OR semen OR vaseline OR tomatoes OR vanilla extract OR yogurt OR sour cream OR egg white OR egg yellow OR lavender oil OR cocoa butter OR salt OR tea bags OR potato OR shaving cream OR olive oil OR baking soda OR banana peel OR petroleum jelly OR whipped cream OR avocado OR bacon grease OR corn starch OR turmeric OR lemon juice OR curd OR pickle juice OR soy sauce OR urine OR talcum powder OR mashed strawberries OR exfoliating scrub OR mayonnaise OR peroxide OR bleach OR deep heat OR ketchup OR red grapes OR hairspray- not until the skin is fully healed!
ibuprofen or aspirin will help but large burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade)
i would advise that you cover the burnt area with white soft paraffin (white petroleum) or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn 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 also ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain.
aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.
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
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/detail?prodid=134100&previousURI=/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/search?page=1^Query=White+Petrolatum^ActiveCat=65
email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.com
finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.
2007-08-01 05:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any alteration of the integrity of the skin can produce infection. That blister, when it bursts will have under it previously unexposed skin. The whole burn area is now open to pathogens that are everywhere. Yes, you can get infection with a burn; very serious infections. Cellulitis for one. Keep an antibiotic ointment on the burn and cover lightly with bandaid. Remove and reapply the antibiotic frequently during the day. Watch for increased redness, swelling, warm to touch, etc. If any changes, see a Dr.
2007-07-31 02:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tutor Turtle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...burns on the skin are easily penetrated by different microbes because many layers of the skin especially in the epidermis are destroyed..and also, the skin is the primary barriers from microorganisms so damage in the skin lessens the protection and might cause infections...
2007-07-31 02:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by blue_skies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it definatly is possible! dont pop the blister as the fluid inside (s'long as its clear and water like and not yellow, thick and puss like) is sterile. if the skin is broken cover it up, if the skin isnt broken then just leave it alone and try not to knock it on anything.
2007-07-31 02:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Infection is a big problem with burns. Keep it clean and ice it. Keep it open, do not cover it.
2007-07-31 02:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if the burn gets rid of the outer layer of skin then it could get infected
2007-07-31 03:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. Keep the area clean and apply some antibiotic ointment on it.
2007-07-31 02:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, burns can get infected.
If the burn is bad, perhaps you should see your PCP.
2007-07-31 02:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by deiracefan_219 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put anticeptic cream
2007-07-31 02:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by kotor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..they can
2007-07-31 02:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by Jus me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋