Question 1

i burned my hand on the oven rack. is it a good idea to put ice over it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sure ice does wonderful things for the first 48 hours after a burn. First, it has numbing qualities by overloading nerve endings with cold feeling which decreases the pain fibers from saying "ouch" in your head. Second, the cold does decrease and prevent inflammation.  After 2 days though, ice wont help with swelling.  If you have no sensation at all over the burn, it may be a deep burn, see an md.

Question 2

how do i cut down on oven burn pain? i burned my hand on the side of the oven when trying to pull a cookie sheet out with a small oven pad.  what can i do to reduce the pain?

Accepted Answer

The : The most effective thing you can do for pain control for a small burn is elevate it above the level of your heart.  You may ice it a few times through a piece of cloth, but don't do this for more than 5-10 minutes at a time, and for no more than half a day total. Over the counter pain medicines will help- try Ibuprofen (also known as Motrin or advil) as long as you don't have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, or kidney problems. Bandage it with Bacitracin ointment (available over the counter). Keep an eye on it for signs of infection, if the redness spreads, or if there is drainage other than clear or straw-colored, see your doctor. Generally the pain is only severe for 12-24 hours.

Question 3

what is the best treatment for a burn on my hand? i burned my hand on an oven rack while taking a pie out the oven. it hasn't blistered yet, i'm not sure that it will either. what is the best treatment to help with the pain and avoid potential scarring?

Accepted Answer

There : There are three burn classifications which will help you know what to do.

1) first degree burn: usually just redness swelling and pain. Unless it involves large areas of the hands, face, groin, feet, buttocks, or major joint, you can treat the area as a minor burn. If the burn does involve the areas listed, you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room.  First degree burns may have discoloration of the skin for a few months, but do not usually lead to permanent scars.

2) second degree burn: pain, redness, swelling and blistering. As long as the burn is less than 3 inches wide and doesn't involve the body parts listed above, you can treat it as a minor burn. (it sounds as if your daughter has a small 2nd degree burn) you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room if the burn is larger than 3 inches or involves the body parts listed above.

3) third degree burn: is the most serious and the area may not hurt (from nerve damage) and can appear either black or white and dry. This needs emergent medical attention and you should call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Treatment of minor burns: 
1) cool the burn by running it under cold water for 10-15 minutes or applying cold compresses (do not use ice).

2) cover the burn loosely with a gauze

3) take an NSAID such as Ibuprofen for treatment of inflammation and pain relief.

4) do not apply butter or ointments. Do not pop any blisters.

5) keep area clean and dry. Watch for sign and symptoms of infection such as increased redness, swelling, drainage, pain or fever.

6) once the burn has healed completely, the best way to avoid scarring is to keep the area out of the sun for the next 6-12 months.  Sun avoidance is the single most effective way to avoid scarring.

Call your doctor with any questions.

Question 4

i burned my hand with boiling water and its burning really bad. if i put vaporub on it will it make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Vaporub won't help: You need to keep the wound clean and apply a topical antibiotic ointment (e.g., polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) bacitracin, neosporin, triple-antibiotic ointment). Use Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain. Get good nutrition to have all the necessary building blocks for wound healing. If the wound is not healing soon (i.e., in 1 to 2 weeks), or if it seems like it's getting infected, seek formal medical attention.

Question 5

compound w burns the regular skin next to the wart on my hand? any ideas what to put on it?

Accepted Answer

Warts: Apply a little petroleum jelly (vaseline) around the wart before applying the compound w.

Question 6

hi the other day while i was baking. my wrist hit a hot rack in the oven, and i got a pretty bad burn? what's the best way to get rid of the scar?

Accepted Answer

Depends in deprh: Superficial (1st degree) burns with redness require minimal treatment with an ointment & possible nsaids (if not sensitive). Partial thickness burns (2nd & 3rd degree) with blisters must be treated with topical antibiotics (bacitracin for face - silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for body) if not allergic in order to minimize the risk of infection which may increase the amount of tissue damage. Sulfamylon for ear eschars.

Question 7

i burned my hand on a hot pot handle. how can i treat the burn?

Accepted Answer

Ice for 1st 2 days: In general, ice will help decrease swelling and pain for the first 2 days.  Topical antibiotic ointment will prevent infection if blistering occurs.  If just red like a sunburn, don't worry.  If you have no sensation of the burn area, it may be a deep burn (deep enough to damage nerve endings).  If so, get to see your doctor to make sure you don't need more aggressive care than above.

Question 8

i have burned my hand on curling iron, it still burns, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Care for wound: Keep the wound clean and apply a topical antibiotic ointment (e.g., polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) bacitracin, neosporin, triple-antibiotic ointment). Also be sure to get good nutrition so that you have all the necessary building blocks for wound healing. If the wound does not seem to heal or seems like it&#x27;s getting infected, seek professional medical attention.

Question 9

i burned my hand in the upper element broiler. i didn't feel it. it charred the skin, leaving a pale patch in the middle. is this a 3rd degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Burns: If you did not feel any pain with the burn, it means you had a 3rd degree burn, as in 3rd degree burns your nerve endings get burned a swell thereby eliminating pain sensation.  You should see a doctor if it is a large area of burn. 3rd degree burns can lead to scarring.

Question 10

i burned my hand rather badly on the bottom of a pot and im wondering if its infected or if i need medical attention. i imminently couldn't feel it and i rushed it under mildly cold running water for about 10 min as soon as i noticed the burn, after that

Accepted Answer

It : It can be difficult to distinguish a severe burn from an infection.  Both will be red.  Both will have drainage, particularly if blisters have ruptured.  Both will be tender to the touch.

If the redness is increasing, the pain is increasing, or the drainage is abundant and has a foul odor, it is more likely infected.  One thing many patients overlook is the possibility of getting tetanus from a burn.  If your last immunization was more than 5 years ago, you should get a new one.

It is very helpful to have a hand surgeon look at the burn.  He/she can help distinguish between the tissue damage from the burn itself and an infection that requires antibiotics.  Often, silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream will be used as an anti-septic and salve.

Thankfully, the palm of the hand has a very thick dermis layer and it takes a lot of heat to create a full-thickness (third degree) burn.  A hot pan can deliver that amount of heat depending on its temperature, thickness, and the amount of time your hand was in contact.

If the burn leaves an elongated scar, it can cause contractures, where the skin tightens and it becomes more difficult to open your hand.  A hand surgeon can also help determine if the scar will be a problem and needs releases or skin grafting.

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What is the best treatment for a burn on my hand? i burned my hand on an oven rack while taking a pie out the oven. it hasn't blistered yet, i'm not sure that it will either. what is the best treatment to help with the pain and avoid potential scarring?

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I burned my hand with boiling water and its burning really bad. if i put vaporub on it will it make it worse?

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Compound w burns the regular skin next to the wart on my hand? any ideas what to put on it?

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Hi the other day while i was baking. my wrist hit a hot rack in the oven, and i got a pretty bad burn? what's the best way to get rid of the scar?

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I burned my hand on a hot pot handle. how can i treat the burn?

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I have burned my hand on curling iron, it still burns, what to do?

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I burned my hand in the upper element broiler. i didn't feel it. it charred the skin, leaving a pale patch in the middle. is this a 3rd degree burn?

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I burned my hand rather badly on the bottom of a pot and im wondering if its infected or if i need medical attention. i imminently couldn't feel it and i rushed it under mildly cold running water for about 10 min as soon as i noticed the burn, after that

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