i burnt my finger on a gauze in science (http://www.thesciencefair.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/WreGazePln3413_M.jpg) and now i have a scorch mark on my finger and a zig zag pattern has implanted into my skin should i go to the pharmacy and i keep hitting it and its killing me.
Cheers
Oliver.Gordon
2007-10-29 10:59:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Yes I would go to the phamacy and ask them what they think you should put on it. Also you might want to get something to wrap it up so if you do hit it.. it wouldn't hurt so much. :)
2007-10-29 11:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by aque_fairy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 saffron OR honey 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 OR WD-40 Or flour OR pancake syrup- 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.
2007-10-31 01:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me I would put a dry dressing on it also I was told never put cream on a burn, just try to keep it dry and clean. If you check out NHS direct you'll get the correct info on how to treat a burn, hope it gets better soon.
2007-10-29 18:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Oliver
That will be sore for a few days.
Its best if you keep it clean and DONT put anything on it, let the air get to it.
If you keep knocking it, apply a dry dressing like MELONIN SELF ADHESIVE and change the dressing daily.
2007-10-30 12:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put burn ointment on it, but it won't do much good. Just let it heal. The only way you can reduce the pain is by being careful about hitting stuff.
2007-10-29 18:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use an antibiotic from the drug store. if it is not real red and swollen. catch the bug before it catches you.
Hey you should actually present this happening to your science teacher.
The school clinic should be able to treat you and advise you.
good luck
2007-10-29 18:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Linda S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some lavender oil as this will help the pain and stop any scaring to the injured part.
2007-11-01 03:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by stardu5t7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the pharmacy? what a crazy idea! chop it off!
2007-10-29 18:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by ka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrap it up anyway!!! there is a burn spray available too. try that
2007-10-29 18:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by bearebelchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use tooth past i know it sounds a little funny but it really works
2007-10-29 21:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by Cathy J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋