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Burned
I burned myself on one of those mini-ovens while heating up some pizza. It hurt a lot at first, but went away after a few seconds. Now (about 1 and a half hours later), it's sort of throbbing and hurts. Any advice?
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You will have to ignore the advice you just got from the other person who answered your question. You must not put any creams, oinments, grease or musterd (that's a new one to me) on a burn without a doctor telling you to.
Why? all of that will make the problem ten times worse especially if you put butter or grease of any kind on it which some people believe you should do--but I'm sure you knew that but wanted to bring it up because things do get archived around here.
What to do? run your arm under cold water, wrap something around it and go to an emergency room for treatment if the burn continues to make your arm swell or if there are lots of blisters and pain that has not stopped. If it's just a litte raw and hurts then go to a clinic and have them tell you what you need to do.
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Tinkerbell isn't a no nothing... mustard does help to relieve the pain of minor burns. I thought it sounded weird when I heard about it, too.
I tried it myself when I burnt the top of my hand pulling a pie out of the oven. At first it feels cool on the burn, and when it dries, the pain of the burn is only a fraction of what it felt like without it. (You leave it on when it dries.)
All of the creams and ointments are fine too. They may work better. But I guarantee that when you burn your hand, have none of these remedies, and the store is a ways away, mustard is a fine choice.
Of course, as someone else said, it is a bad idea to use ice or cold water because it will only make it hurt worse.
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Ouch! I know how badly it hurts. I've been burned in the past year so many times. (I keep telling myself, I'll never use a hot glue gun anymore.)
Well, as much as you are in pain right now, it's great to know which degree your burn is. If you follow the instruction on what specific burn you have, you'll be able to treat it properly which will allow more time for the healing process to begin.
I doubt you have third degree burns. I assume yours is probably first degree, or possibly second degree. The burns that I had were all second degree. The pain continued for some hours. Below is information that I got from a site which will help you determine what kind of burn you have.
*Taken from www.mayoclinic.com*
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First-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin (epidermis) is burned. The skin is usually red, with swelling and pain sometimes present. The outer layer of skin hasn't been burned through. Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint.
Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is termed a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.
If the second-degree burn is no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or over a major joint, get medical help immediately.
For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:
VERY IMPORTANT
Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.
Caution
Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.
Third-degree burn
The most serious burns are painless and involve all layers of the skin. Fat, muscle and even bone may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear dry and white. Difficulty inhaling and exhaling, carbon monoxide poisoning or other toxic effects may occur if smoke inhalation accompanies the burn.
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As said, don't break the blister if it is second degree. I have learned from experince that it will scar and healing will last much more longer. It also may increase sensitivity to that part of the burn.
I hope you feel better soon, and if you have any questions do not hesistate to ask me.
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i got this off of a website for you cuz obviously these people know nothing.LOL!!
Cooling the burn—Active cooling removes heat and prevents progression of the burn. This is effective if performed within 20 minutes of the injury. Immersion or irrigation with running tepid water (15°C) should be continued for up to 20 minutes. Iced water should not be used as intense vasoconstriction can cause burn progression. Cooling large areas of skin can lead to hypothermia, especially in children. Chemical burns should be irrigated with copious amounts of water.
Analgesia—Exposed nerve endings will cause pain. Cooling and simply covering the exposed burn will reduce the pain. Opioids may be required initially to control pain, but once first aid measures have been effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or co-dydramol taken orally will suffice.
Covering the burn—Dressings should cover the burn area and keep the patient warm
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i heard somewhere sticking the burned spot in mustard helps relieve the pain? i dunno if it works but it's worth a shot.
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Do NOT put ice on it.
Never put ice on a burn, it only further damages the nerves and makes the pain worse and last longer. Get a cloth insteed and soak it in some cool water (not cold water) and apply the cloth to area. That should take the pain away. 1st degree burns like that take two or three days to heal completely, so it will still be sensitive, but a cool cloth should relieve any immediate pain.
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I know this sounds grows but what you should have done was peed on it. It may be too late to put on some ice but try.
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