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I burned my hand with hot water and now I can't get rid of the scabs!
I don't remember when, I remember it was within about a month ago, but I went out without gloves one night and I didn't put on lotion. Then, when we've been out for about 2 hours, I was in the car and I noticed that my skin had a bunch of tiny pink cracks and you could see that they were fresh. They stung when I touched them. So, when I went home, I put lotion on to soothe it. Then, a while later when it sunk in, I washed my hands with really hot water that stung (now I know it was a horrible mistake) and after that I noticed that I had burned my hand with the hot water. So, the morning after that I woke up and my hand was still bright red and I was worried so I put a little bit more lotion on it. It stopped hurting, but it was still red. Then in about a week's time, I noticed my hand slowly turning from hot, red and sensitive to warm, covered with tiny scabs, and dry.
So my questions are;
What should I do to get rid of all of the tiny scabs?
Should I just wash my hands with only cold water?
Should I keep putting lotion on it every morning?
Thank You for answering in advance!
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This actually happened to me a couple weeks ago. Wash your hands with cold ish water and use thicker lotion. I would actually would recommend something like Vaseline. Nothing water based.
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When it comes to burns the best medicine is aloe
If you have burnt your hands to the point of scabs then you should get it looked at by a doctor. We can't give you a diagnosis. I wouldn't put lotion on your hands until you know what is causing the breakouts first.
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I'm not a doctor and I can't make any diagnoses, no of us can.
If it was cold enough that you needed gloves and you where outside long enough; then what you may have is a slight case of frostbite. I really can't say for sure but it sounds a bit like this is what happened to you.
Since you compounded the problem by possibly giving yourself a burn on top of what might be frostbite; I am not going to make a recommendation for a home remedy. I suggest you make an appointment to see your family doctor or with a dermatologist. The fact that you are still having scabbing and your hands are sensitive tells me medical intervention is need. Especially if you want to prevent scaring.
If you are really concerned and there is more to this than what you have told us you could go to a hospital Emergency room or a 24 hour walk-in clinic. From a medical standpoint your hands are considered part of life and limb emergencies that would be covered by insurance; so are your eyes.
If you have burned your hands or if you have suffered a mild form of frostbite as I suspect these may need medical intervention. Frostbite and burns if not treated properly can turn very bad, very fast.
My advise is to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
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I know what you mean with the cuts and scabs. I get the same thing when it's really cold!
Its good that the burn has started to heal. What you want to do is carry on normally. Obviously wash your hands as normal in warm water - not too hot, but not cold. Avoid soaps that dry your skin, and go for soothing, natural soap? Maybe something like Dove?
Also, carry on moisturising. Something like cocoa butter, or something really thick. Preferably natural/organic, but make sure it has no alcohol or perfume in (as it will burn and make it worse). Something like E45 is good. Once it soaks up, if you feel that your hand is dry, re-apply. I carry a little pump bottle with me? Like smaller than my cell phone, and so it's handy just to keep in your bag.
If you see it getting worse, go to the doctor, but this isn't anything major. The scabs will eventually heal: Keep your hands warm e.g. wear gloves etc. Don't pick the scabs, obviously.
Its should heal in no time. If something like E45 lotion doesn't help, it would be best to see the doctor who may be able to prescribe something better!
Hope I helped :)
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