A member asked:

My 1.5 year old daughter grabbed my straightener yesterday. she only touched it for a split second but has blisters on her hand. should she see a dr?

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Not necessarily: If you keep the area clean & apply antibiotic ointment if the blisters break it may heal on its own.Covering the site with loose gauze & putting a small mit over the hand may keep the kid from messing with it.Make sure to view the site several times a day.We hope the blister retracts down intact & acts as a natural dressing while it heals.If ite finger becomes swollen,painful a visit may be needed

Answered 12/20/2016

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

2nd degree burn: this a common injury in children apply crushed ice in sa pack immediately and do have her checked so that a good dressing can be done to protect the blisters from bursting

Answered 12/20/2016

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