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Hot cooking oil splashed on face and neck - what should I put on it?

38 replies

ScreamingBeans · 31/10/2021 18:39

Only a little bit, hardly noticed it, rinsed it off and carried on.

Now it's really sore and very red. I've held ice against it but still v. sore

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ScreamingBeans · 31/10/2021 18:39

Sorry meant to ask, any miracle stuff I can put on it?

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Wolfiefan · 31/10/2021 18:40

Not ice. Run cool shower over it. Don’t put anything on. Do you need medical attention?

nocoolnamesleft · 31/10/2021 18:41

Lots of running cool water. Not ice.

Zarene · 31/10/2021 18:42

Cool water, for a long time. Not ice, and certainly no creams ect.

Err on the side of caution if you think you need medical advice.

StroppyTop · 31/10/2021 18:43

Take ibuprofen to take inflammation down a bit if you can

AllThingsServeTheBeam · 31/10/2021 18:46

Nothing apart from cool water on a new burn. Unless you have a proper burns pack with burns gel.

SinoohXaenaHide · 31/10/2021 18:47

If you can get to a pharmacy there is burn relief gel that is good. Take some paracetamol which will help the pain become more bearable. If thst doesn't help sufficiently you may need A&E.

Fallagain · 31/10/2021 18:49

Cool or room temp running water for at least 10 mins and then burn gel.
Also take painkillers.

thisgardenlife · 31/10/2021 18:50

If it's a minor burn (meaning the skin is intact but a bit pink) just cold water running over it for several minutes, until you get bored. Then don't cover it.

A more severe burn needs A&E.

Cameila · 31/10/2021 19:05

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NotAnotherPushyMum · 31/10/2021 19:07

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Ignore this! Don’t ever put any sort of oil on a burn! Cool running water if possible and nothing else if it’s unbroken skin and only a small area.
PurpleDaisies · 31/10/2021 19:08

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DO NOT PUT OIL ON BURNS.

Sometimes I really bloody hate mumsnet.

Op the nhs advice is here:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

Read and follow. Please do not put random rubbish on it. You may well need it looking at.

Brusca · 31/10/2021 19:08

Just tepid water or burn gel, nothing else, especially not any sort of oil/fat.

ReturntoSpamfritters · 31/10/2021 19:09

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PurpleDaisies · 31/10/2021 19:10

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DO NOT PUT LAVENDER OIL ON BURNS.

The nhs advice is here:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

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PurpleDaisies · 31/10/2021 19:15

Anyone want to place a bet on what the next ridiculous thing to put on a fresh burn might be? Turmeric? Mayonnaise? Toothpaste is usually quite popular.

ReturntoSpamfritters · 31/10/2021 19:16
Biscuit
Chesneyhawkes1 · 31/10/2021 19:16

Biscoff spread??

PurpleDaisies · 31/10/2021 19:16

@ReturntoSpamfritters

Biscuit
DO NOT PUT BISCUITS ON BURNS.

The nhs advice is here:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

CentrifugalBumblePuppy · 31/10/2021 19:30

Cool running water for at least 10 minutes. If it still hurts or feels like burning, add another 10 minutes. Continue until it, well, no longer feels like it’s burning.

If you’re somewhere where you don’t have running water, burn gel is a good alternative.

It’s tempting, but never use ice as you can damage the skin.

If a burn is larger than the palm of your hand (so, for a child, their palm not yours), seek medical attention. Also, if the burn or scald has removed skin or tissue when it occurred, cover with cling film & seek medical advice. Don’t use anything fluffy or lint-y that can stick to the burn.

If a burn has clothing sticking to it, do not remove. Use running water, cover with cling film & seek medical advice.

If it’s more than a superficial burn and is partial or full thickness (so you’re seeing things under the skin that you don’t usually, like blood or muscle) or if it’s a deep burn that you suddenly can’t feel after you’ve done it, seek medical advise. I’ve experienced this one, full thickness burn that didn’t hurt, but the nerves had been destroyed so of course it didn’t 😂. Have a lovely, numb scar now lol).

Never use oils (including essential oils), creams, fats or any other woo. Unless you fancy having an infection or worse.

Ibuprofen can be used to help with pain.

A little astonished people don’t know basic first aid.

CalamariGames · 31/10/2021 19:37

If it's on your face I would call 111 and get some advice due to the.risk of scarring.

Indecisivelurcher · 31/10/2021 19:39

I used kelo cote uv scar gel when I burnt my face with oil, I don't know if it helped or not but it fully healed and hasn't scarred.

SisforSoppy · 31/10/2021 19:46

FFS. A&E consultant here. Nothing but cold water. Cover with cling film if blistering. Go to A&E. And if you aren’t going to go to A&E buy some jelonet from boots in the morning. But mostly go to A&E and don’t put ANYTHInG else on it.