Straightener burn

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I somehow managed to drop my hot hair straighteners on my foot whilst putting them away (yes I am the clumsiest person ever)
but unsure if I need to go get it checked out. I really don’t want to go and sit up a&e on this really hot day!

Oof nasty. I wouldn't go to A&E for it though, that seems a bit OTT. I'd just google best treatment advice for minor burns and then keep an eye on it.

I’m supposed to be doing a 9 hour shift on my feet today. Wearing trainers 😫

A&E - no, not necessary. I'd see minor injuries or nurse at GP practice.

I really wouldn't go to A&E for that, it's just a minor burn. Just cover it so it doesn't rub on your shoes.

Go to the chemist. They might have a burns dressing. It's like a second skin.

I've done this countless times on different parts of my body (clumsy) and never even thought to have it checked out.
Just apply a light soothing moisturiser (not Vaseline jelly etc) and loosely cover it with clean bandage or a big plaster. If the blister pops just keep the area clean and dry.

Run it under the cold tap for as long as possible,
A small bandage and your sock and it should be fine

I'd put some germolene on it, put a dressing/plaster over it and leave it. Let it air as much as poss when home. It will be sore for a while though.

I agree with others, I wouldn’t go to A&E for it (you’ll be waiting for hours) but you’ll have to be careful. Get a dressing in it and take it easy.

It looks to be something you can manage yourself. I think a pharmacist is the best bet for a decent dressing if you'll need to be in shoes all day, then remove and let it air as soon as you get home. Paracetamol if it's painful.

I’ve just been to the pharmacy. Unfortunately they didn’t have the right dressing but been advised to wrap it in clingfilm. Then sock on top so I can hopefully wear my trainers (I’m not allowed to wear any open shoes, this is what I’m most worried about) also when I said a&e I was meaning walk in centre. Just head is a bit fuzzy from the pain. Literally feel the burn inside my foot and every step I take

Go to a different chemist when you can.. they will have those dressings with jelenot( paraffin) or silver .
They will stop the burning feeling and keep it infection free. Get large ones to cover it all.

@Moier thank you. I work in the city centre so I’ll pop into boots on my way into work and hopefully they have something!
It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have such a long shift having to wear trainers..

I poured boiling water on the top of draining vegetables. It was a much bigger burn. I highly recommend a blister plaster to protect it, and it alleviates any pain.

I did the same but on my hand. I applied sudocrem a few times each day. It did take a few weeks to heal though.

Have you taken any oral analgesia? Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen to take the edge off? Did you run it under cool water for ages afterwards? I agree, I'd go to another pharmacy- even minor injuries is excessive IMO, but I work in healthcare.
Burns get worse before they get better. You might find it blisters up even more and if you ae wearing trainers and it gets rubbed- could rub the blister off. Any chance you could swap shifts with someone?