Treatment for burn

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I burnt my hand earlier today and was wondering what the best course of treatment would be.
I touched a ceramic heat lamp for a second and am surprised it looks and feels as bad as it does.

You should have put it under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Can you put ice on it? You may need medical attention

Call 111 and look at the NHS website for advice about burns. I am afraid you are likely to get bad advice about burns on MN. Not referring to pp who has given good advice, but I have seen some dangerous advice on here.

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

You need to be careful and watch for raises blisters.

Ice it

Do not put any cream on it

I am the bloody burn Queen… (so bad they even got gel and dressings in the office because I am so clumsy).

Stick your hand in cold water for as long as you can - an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel if your have one.

Watch out for blisters - can someone pop to the chemist for some burn gel and some burn dressings (the gauze ones). Dressings are good to prevent you bumping it.

Try to keep it dry after you have iced it

It doesn’t look too awful bit I’m sure it hurts. I have been known to vomit with the pain (after a really nasty burn).

www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/treatment/
Sorry to shout but DO NOT PUT ICE ON BURNS!
Copy and pasted from the NHS advice linked above.
“Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter.”
You can do more harm and damage to already damaged skin with ice.
Ask for advice from 111/ Pharmacist/ Minor Treatment Centre/ A&E if you don’t have access to the first three.