To ask for burn remedies

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As I'm extremely clumsy I've managed to burn two fingers while making tea. I ran them under cool water immediately but they still hurt almost an hour later. Is there anything I can do? Or do I just have to suck up the pain for now until they stop hurting.

@Triceratopsmama

Potato peelings. I burnt myself really badly at the weekend. I put some potato peel on it, wrapped in clingfilm to hold it on and the pain was gone in minutes. I kept it on for 2 days(changing it regularly) I did it on Sunday and it has completely healed already.

For god's sake, no. That risks infection and will trap the heat in.

MN burns advice is fucking bonkers.

Water only, and cover with cling film to keep clean only if absolutely necessary.

And now potatoes getting in on the act.

Seriously. Aside from cold water, leave it alone as much as possible. Don't put any lotions, potions, or vegetation on it and don't pop the blisters.

@Clocktopus

And now potatoes getting in on the act.

Seriously. Aside from cold water, leave it alone as much as possible. Don't put any lotions, potions, or vegetation on it and don't pop the blisters.

Or animal fats (I've seen people say to put fucking butter on burns for Christ's sake).

Bit of cling film and a plaster. Once the airs off it it'll stop hurting.

Aloe Vera plants are handy to have around also.

*is not

Covering a burn with cling film isn’t just to keep it clean it also helps reduce pain as it limits the air passing over it

Aloe Vera gel. I keep in in the fridge, and when needed put lots and lots on.

Run under cool water then put a bit of honey on the burn. It helps healing and minimises scarring.

@TroysMammy

Run under cool water then put a bit of honey on the burn. It helps healing and minimises scarring.

No, you shouldn't put honey on burns. Nothing except cold water.

[quote Triceratopsmama]@Lockheart it's a minor burn, it doesn't require hospital treatment. I never suggested that it would work for the type of burn that you would attend A&E for.

I simply told her what worked for me. That is all. Now kindly sod off and argue with someone else because I am quite simply not interested.
Op asked a question, I made a suggestion. I do not require your approval for that. Nor does anyone else. [/quote]
If you're going to post dubious medical advice, expect to be pulled up on it.

Cold water then vaseline. If it blisters go to A&E/minor injuries unit.

@Darkstar4855

Cold water then vaseline. If it blisters go to A&E/minor injuries unit.

No, not vaseline either. Just water.

Cold water for as long as possible, repeat if necessary then cling film (fresh from the roll) or plastic food bag (fresh from roll) to keep it covered and reduce air to it until it can be treated. Nothing else applied to the skin if it needs to go to A&E.

If its smaller and not bad enough for A&E there are special gel dressings supplied for first aid kits which are quite effective at reducing the heat in the burn but read the instructions to be sure they are suitable for the injury first.

Ugh, who in the name of GOD! Not for. I will never ever learn to proof read. It's ok though, I'm sure @Lockheart will "pull me up" on it

Who'd think burn advice could be so controversial?
Pain has eased now that a blister has formed. I'm resisting the urge to pop it.

@Darkstar4855 does Vaseline help the pain?

[quote Triceratopsmama]@Lockheart "expect to be pulled up on it" 😂😂😂😂😂 this made me spit out my tea. Pulled up on it? Who in the name of for do you think you are? And why pick on me and nobody else, there are lots of other, equally unusual suggestions, why does mine offend you so much? And seriously get a grip, pulled up on it. You are HILARIOUS😂😂😂[/quote]
You're the one that's kicking off because I pointed out your suggestion is bonkers.

NHS information on burns specifically states:

Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running waterfor20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter.

and

While the skin heals, keep thearea clean and don't apply any creams or greasy substances. Don't burst any blistersas this can lead to infection.

No one should be offering "advice" about honey, potatoes, vaseline, sudocrem, cucumbers, oil, ice, or anything else that isn't plain water.

@Lockheart nope, absolutely not kicking off. Just wondering what qualifies you to correct every person you don't personally agree with. That's all. I don't care what you think, I shall keep recommending my trusty roosters to help heal minor burns, whether you approve or not

does Vaseline help the pain?

No. Its occlusive, non-sterile, and promotes bacteria proliferation. If you would like to risk a potentially septic infection then go for it, if not then it's best avoided.

@Clocktopus interesting, thank you.