Question 1

what is the best treatment for burns from melted and pretty much boiling hot butter being dumped on your wrist  should i go to the dr.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: From this brief history it is impossible to determine the depth of the burn.  It needs to be examined and followed closely.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

i have a burn on my left arm -underside between the elbow and wrist- what can i use a treatment for the burn?

Accepted Answer

There are  a variety: You can ask your physician. There are many  topical therapy choices.
Mafenide topical, silver silfidiazine  topical, bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin B topical, mupiocin topical, chlorhexidine topical
The goal is  to allow  it to heal and not get infected.,

Question 5

i accidently burned my hand with phenol in naoh.the size of the burn is about the size of a 1/4.having cramps on hand after treatment. is tat normal ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Without examining the hand or knowing what the treatment was it is difficult to know. Call the doctor who treated you and describe the pains to see if you should come in and be examined.  Good luck.

Question 6

burn on hand 2nd degree treatment?

Accepted Answer

Burn treatment: Run under cold water until no longer "feeling hot". Then apply antibiotic ointment or Silvadene if available liberally and put sterile dressing on. Do NOT pop any blisters. If area on hand is extensive and/or crosses joints to wrist or fingers, should be evaluated by physician within first 24 hours. Hand burns not to be taken lightly! Use Tylenol/ibuprofen for pain. Change dressings every 12 hours

Question 7

i have two irregular shaped, coin size red patches on left inner and right outer wrists from hand washing in hot water. moisturizer makes it sting. what is the best product/treatment to use?

Accepted Answer

?burn: Could these be 1st degree burns? If so use soothing aloe vera lotion or even Hydrocortisone cream on them. For infected areas use an antibiotic ointment. Otherwise keep the area clean and dry.

Question 8

what is the best topical/fast healing treatment for a  burn that is probably second degree: red with whitish center and has couple small blisters (caused by hot water)?

Accepted Answer

Take burn seriously.: You need to take this burn seriously.  Second degree burns can become quite painful and can become infected very easily.  OTC remedies will clearly not be enough to prevent this from worsening in the longer term.  You should be seeing a burn specialist and get the proper treatment for this.  Don't take this lightly!!

Question 9

my hand is still tight after an operation and occupational therapy. it was from a third degree burn. is this normal and if yes how long will it still last? it's been a year already. can i do anything about it?
thank you?

Accepted Answer

: At this point, sufficient time has elapsed for full healing, and unlikely to experience further spontaneous improvement.  Would continue flexibility exercises, and strengthening, which presumably were instructed during hand therapy.  Might return to OT to learn compensatory interventions to enhance function.  Good luck.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for skin burns?

Accepted Answer

Many: We rate burns;
1st degree is a sunburn;try aloe
2nd degree is a blister: leave it covered, don't break the blister, and some otc antibiotic cream/ointment is O.K.;rx silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is better.
3rd degree is burned thru the skin and must be seen by a dr.Many ramifications.

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What is the best treatment for burns from melted and pretty much boiling hot butter being dumped on your wrist should i go to the dr.?

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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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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 have a burn on my left arm -underside between the elbow and wrist- what can i use a treatment for the burn?

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I accidently burned my hand with phenol in naoh.the size of the burn is about the size of a 1/4.having cramps on hand after treatment. is tat normal ?

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Burn on hand 2nd degree treatment?

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I have two irregular shaped, coin size red patches on left inner and right outer wrists from hand washing in hot water. moisturizer makes it sting. what is the best product/treatment to use?

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What is the best topical/fast healing treatment for a burn that is probably second degree: red with whitish center and has couple small blisters (caused by hot water)?

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My hand is still tight after an operation and occupational therapy. it was from a third degree burn. is this normal and if yes how long will it still last? it's been a year already. can i do anything about it? thank you?

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