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Q: Scalding

asked by: gza on July 6th, 2007

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Yesterday I received a scald wound on my finger, leaving a big blister similar to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Scaldbu rn.jpg. I ran in under cold water whenever i felt pain, and had ice to it (which i now know i shouldnt have done). Anyway, my dad is a doctor so he sterilized some tools and popped my blister. Put anti-biotics on it and gave me a band-aid.

Now I want to know, what should I do to improve the healing process? My finger isnt in pain, but it irritates me. Also, fluids are still leaving my finger after 20 or so hours. Thanks for the help.

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The Ginger 1

replied on July 30th, 2007

Supporter

Hi there

Ouch - I hate blisters, now your dad has popped it, keep it clean, and let it have air (no plasters), to let the wound 'breath' is the best thing ..
You still have fluid coming out of it, cos it's the natural healing process of your body, the fluid is normal, and air will help it dry up.

As your Dad is a doctor, ask him more questions about it.
But keep us informed of any problems or questions you would like to ask.
Ginger

TMJWorld

replied on July 30th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hey

the first thing that you learn if first aid class is to never pop a blister. if its a burn you just run it under cool water. you can put aloe vera on it or pour white vinegar on it it will take the burn out.

gza

replied on July 30th, 2007

New User

thanks for the replies everyone Smile

. Well its been some time so it's pretty much all healed. You can still see a little bit of it, but i dont feel anything.

TMJWorld

replied on July 30th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hey

if you dont like the scar--put some vitamin e oil on it.

mominashoe

replied on March 25th, 2008

Supporter

It took over a year for one of my scars from a bad burn to go away. Now I can't see it at all. Just give it time.

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