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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?
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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.
Answered 7/9/2018
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Cool it: Cool compresses / running water can help reduce the pain by literally cooling it off.
Answered 3/9/2013
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