Should I go to A&E?

[Mnthrowaway20202]

Sorry, I know you’re all sick of these threads but posting for quick replies.

Burnt my arm whilst removing something from my oven. The burn is about 3cm and part of the burned skin has turned white - not waxy, moist or blistered though. Have ran cool water over it for about 30 minutes and applied burn gel.

I’m concerned about the white skin. Would you just treat at home? I’m hesitant to go to A&E because it’s minor, the burn is small and I don’t want to waste staff’s time.

Glad you sorted it and hope it heals quickly!

Maybe you could try find some oven gloves which go up to your elbows 😁

Glad you had it checked, hope its better soon

Feel really silly that I managed to burn myself. There’s actually 2 burns in parallel lines, I literally have the grill imprinted on me🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ve got those up all my forearms. Scars from cakes and breads gone by!
Really glad you’ve have it checked.

I used to work at McDonald's and I still have a visible, fairly large imprint on my arm of the corner of a deep fat drier basket! Badge of honour I say.