burns...i got one?

Question

what should u do for a burn that u go from the oven.
it stings and its red. but its not puffy.
it has white dots on it.

Answer 1

If you can get your hands on some silvadene ointment that would be best. Sounds like small blisters. Do Not Break Them. These our bodies self protection. If they do break don't worry, keep burn clean and dry. Will burn for a while. I don't have much faith in J=J burn ointment. When I did ER work we had to scrub lots of that crap off burns...thats pain!!!!!! Dry clean and if it starts to look wet or open maybe antibiotic cream, but best is silvadene. Go to MD right away if you notice infection (Increase in rednessand / or pain, pus, not healing) go to MD.

Answer 2

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 [e-mail]

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.

Answer 3

Use Johnson & Johnson first aid cream. Use is ASAP and the burn will stop hurting and it will prevent the burn from blistering and scarring. I have burned myself far too many times and this stuff works like a charm.

Answer 4

I did something similar once and put ice on it. Found out that isn't the wisest thing to do. Go with the first answer of J&J first aid cream.

Answer 5

sounds bad you can use aloevara and then if it still hurts tea bags that are wet in cup but your sore in their and it will draw ou the pain. it does help