I just burnt my arm with coffee...(red rash) what should I put on it?!!?

Question

It hurts like hell! I spilled coffee on my arm and now I have a red rash is 3 inches in diameter along the inside of my arm. What is the best thing to put on it? Hot or cold, ointment??

Answer 1

Use cool water on it if it happened quite recently, if it happened over 10-15 minutes, then you should use cold water to ease the pain.
If you have a burn ointment like A&D cream, put it on after running water over it and drying the skin by patting with a towel.
If you see serious scabbing see a doctor immediately.

Answer 2

It is essential to apply appropriate first aid to any burns as soon as possible, to limit the extent of the damage.

Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, but do not try to remove anything that is stuck to the burned skin as this could cause more damage.

Cool the burn with cool or tepid water for 10-30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury happening. Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances, such as butter.

Cover the burn using cling film, in a layer over the burn rather than wrapping it around a limb. A clean, clear plastic bag is suitable for burns on your hand.

The pain from a burn can be treated with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always check the packaging for the correct dosage.

Don't interfere with the burn or break any blisters. If the burn is very painful or seems to be getting worse, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47, or visit your GP for advice. Deep, or large burns, or burns to the face, hands or across joints, must always be checked by a doctor and may require hospital treatment.

Answer 3

Cool water, not cold or warm. Cold or ice will damage the skin further and warm will feel like your arm is on fire. Just keep a cool wet rag or something on it. Just keep the area clean with soap and water. If it blisters, do not pop the blister and see a MD. There is cream for some burns called Silvadene but unfortunately you need a RX for it. If it looks infected down the road you can put an antibiotic cream on it later if needed. Keeping it covered will help any friction like a shirt rubbing against it and hurting it more. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

scalding coffee is a serious burn - see a doctor. With all fresh burns, the ONLY thing to do is keep the area under cool water until the pain stops (the cold water might hurt or be uncomfortable, but tough it out). If the pain returns, back in the cold water. Do not apply butter or salve or anything - just water.

Answer 5

the best thing to do is ease the pain put somthing warm on it not hot warm... you can take a hand towel dip the whole thing in warm water.. squeeze it then microwave it .. wait a few seconds untill it cools down and put it on your arm. It will relax your arm and it wouldnt hurt as much as before. you dont need ointment to put on it.. burns heal themselves so if it hurts alot just do what i told u to do.

Answer 6

Try a cool rag but I wouldn't but an ointment on it unless its specifically for burns because it could smother the burn and make it hurt more because of the lack of oxygen. If the burn is really bad and will not go away go to the ER and they can probably give you something

Answer 7

Run cold water over, and try some ice. You shouldn't need any ointment.

Answer 8

Aloe or sunburn cream. They both allow for healing. Also, a few pills for the pain i think should do it.

The ER is for emergencies, like dying.

Answer 9

put your arm under cold water straight away. maybe a freezer pack might help

Answer 10

OUCH!

Cool water until it stops hurting. Then aloe gel.