What to put on a burn

[Sweetie77]

I burnt my finger last week (on a hot plate) and the blister has now popped. It is looking very red and it's very sore!

I am worried about scarring etc, I have been putting hand cream on but just wondered if there was anything else I should use??

I work in a job that requires me washing my hands a lot which doesn't help!!

[DanAB]

i always find that when the blister is popped there isnt a scar. could be just me though

[rinkins]

Once it's popped there is a risk of getting infection in. All I can think is to stick to an antiseptic cream. You can get blister plasters which are quite good. They stay over it until the new skin is there.

[Mctavish]

Don't think it is a good idea putting hand cream on in case it has perfume in it, bertter using an antiseptic cream and keep it covered.

[ianfran]

hi sweetie,

try putting some germoline antiseptic cream on it( it's white) - it prevents infection getting in and will help to clear the scalding. - it should'nt scar.

:0)

[Sweetie77]

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I can't put a plaster on it because it is to long and it would come off all the time washing my hands!!

I will get some germoline tomorrow...I think I used to love the smell of that but I may be thinking of something else!!

[Nannyjill]

Get some Acriflex - it's wonderful

I burnt my wrist and within a few hours of putting this on the pain went and next day didn't hurt at all.

[saxy_jag]

I wouldn't bother with any creams or lotions, not on what is essentially now an open burn. Just make sure it's clean (with cold water) and put a dry dressing on it - a sticking plaster will be fine as long as you're not allergic.

Scarring on fingers from cooker burns is thankfully usually minimal unless it's a particularly big/deep burn or if it gets infected. If it's very painful, take a couple of painkillers, and if you're at all worried about it, speak to your pharmacist or contact NHS direct.

[saxy_jag]

Sorry sweetie, posted before I read about the sticking plaster. In which case, put a bandage and fingerstall on and make the most of it. ;-)

[carmalee]

don't know if you can get it in this country but a product called Cicatrin (sp?) is absolutely amazing - we used to get it in SA - had a vistor out to stay who had seriously burned her hand on an iron -really, really badly burned -within a day or two of staying with us the wound had healed brilliantly. Maybe worth while googling in Cicatrin.

[Schutzengel]

Sweetie. I hope you don't manage to burn yourself again, but if you do, hold the affected part under cold running water, for quite a few minutes, it will feel very cold and uncomfortable, but try to stick with it for at least a few minutes. You will find that it will not blister, and will prevent damage to the underlying flesh. Tried and tested, and works, as I often manage to burn myself usually on the iron or oven.

[rd14962]

Aloe Vera, preferably straight from the plant, but a gel is also very good. Or tea tree oil