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

[ScreamingBeans]

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

I have large scars on my arm from a hot oil explosion, this is what you need to do.

1. Get it under cold running water for 20 mins.
2. If you have blisters you may need to get to your minors unit to have them lanced - don't do this yourself though
3. It will hurt because the air is getting to it. If you have any dressings/ bandages you could put these over.

Don't put any oils/creams on your burns x

Thanks all

I should clarify that scar gel I mentioned was a bit later on in the healing process!

I have always used coconut oil on burns. Works beautifully. Never had pain or blisters. Was just sharing my experience, not making up lies. Don’t know why you hate mumsnet for that. No need to be so rude.

@Cameila oil is NOT good for burns. Please check NHS advice. OP could end up a whole lot worse if they apply oil.
Cool water.
Check NHS advice and seek medical attention ASAP if needed.

Imo everyone should have Burnshield in their homes. The ones we get are a gel soaked pad in a sealed sachet.

I have used two this year alone. I poured boiling kettle water over my hand a few months back. It was so painful I couldn't stand to run cool water over it. Got the burnshield on it and kept it on for 48 hrs. When I took it off there was no a mark, just a bit sensitive. The other time was a burn from the oven.

I am like a broken record now to my family to keep some in the house.

@Cameila

I have always used coconut oil on burns. Works beautifully. Never had pain or blisters. Was just sharing my experience, not making up lies. Don’t know why you hate mumsnet for that. No need to be so rude.

Whether it’s your experience or not, it is dangerous advice to share because it is totally the opposite of what the nhs says to do. Look at what the a and e consultant above said and look at what you’re saying.

You’re free to do whatever you want to your own body but advising people to follow suit when it’s totally against medical advice is really out of order. I am glad mnhq are deleting posts like that.

@isthismylifenow thanks for the tip! I’ve just looked that up. May even get some as a stocking filler for teen at Uni. Just in case!!

[quote Wolfiefan]@isthismylifenow thanks for the tip! I’ve just looked that up. May even get some as a stocking filler for teen at Uni. Just in case!![/quote]
Pleasure. Please do, as its just one of those things that may never be used, but it's there if it's ever needed.

Such a cheap thing to keep and could make such a difference. Did send DS to Uni with basic first aid kit. Never thought of burns. Odds are one of the household will get burnt in their first year at Uni!

Lavender essential oil is for when it's healed over, supposed to prevent scarring but not for fresh burn 👍