A few weeks ago my daughter and I were making macaroni and cheese together. She was holding the strainer, and I was pouring the macaroni. The hot boiling water managed to splash her, and she had a minor burn. Thankfully, she was okay, but I didn't do the correct thing right away to treat her burn, so I wanted to make this list, so you don't make the same mistakes that I did. Also, I'm not a doctor so always seek professional advice first!
Treating Minor Burns at Home
First, let's talk about levels of burns! A first-degree burn looks like a sunburn, but sometimes you need to wait it out. I thought for sure my daughter fingers would blister, which they didn't. So, she had a first-degree burn.
If the skin blisters or looks like it's thickening it's a second-degree burn.
A third-degree burn looks a whitish color, and the skin seems thick.
Fourth-degree burn looks like third-degree burns, but they go deep and extend into the tendons and bones.
If you end up with a minor burn here are a few tips!
- Run the wound under cold water for 5 minutes or longer!!!
- My daughter asked for ice after we ran her hand under water. This is a BIG NO NO! I didn't know this! Ice can cause tissue damage so if you need to have the feeling of cold run it under water.
- Take a painkiller! Burns on super painful!
- Aloe Vera gel is excellent for soothing the skin.
- If the area remains sensitive, you can treat it with an antibiotic ointment and wrap with gauze.
Burns are so painful, so please be careful!
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