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What can I do to make my hand stop hurting?

I have just burned my whole left hand on scalding water from my tap. how do i make it stop hurting?

  • im in a lot of pain, it really stings!

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    Cold water, lots of it. No butter, oil or salve at this point, just cold water. It's going to take awhile so you might want to fill a bowl with some ice water and just take it with you around the house and go watch TV or something. After it stops stinging, it's still going to be really touchy. Any blisters should be gently covered, do not break them! If they break on their own, then apply an antiseptic and a bandage. Watch for the usual signs of infection; increased redness, swelling, drainage that is not clear in color. If that happens call the doctor immediately and get an appointment as soon as possible. Burns get infected really easy. Be gentle with it and don't be surprised if the skin eventually gets kinda dry and wrinkly and flakes off. That's the damaged top layers coming off and is normal.

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For immediate care, cold water is good to use. Depending on how severe it is you may have to go to a doctor/hospital and get more care or apply it to yourself. After a while of using the water (assuming it isn't to bad) you should leave it out of the water. The pain should get more severe and then pass after about 5 minutes. If it does doesn't then perhaps longer time is needed, if it doesn't stop, I would go to a doctor

Kyure Lirnglot

Do a mix of ice and water in a big container, I have LOTS of experience getting burned... and so far that's the best thing I have came up with. I put a cloth thingy in the icy water and then place it on my burn... It works... but you need to keep it cool. It will stop hurting after a day.

drksmerida

You have to hold it under a cold tap for like 10 mins- a long time I know but other wise it will just keep coming back.

Beth J

Cold water, not ice. Be gentle with the skin.

Shona

cold water, RICE R = Rest I = Ice C = Compress E = Elevate

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