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If your hand burn is fresh, from splashed boiling water, should you cover with a cold wet towel?

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Dr. Antonio Cruz answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Watch for infection: It doesn't hurt to apply cold and wet to a burn - it may actually provide some pain relief. I would then recommend applying plain petroleum jelly several times a day to the area. Depending on the extent of the burn, you may consider evaluation by a dermatologist - we worry about the possibility of infection and scarring.

Answered 9/28/2016

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