What's good for a hot water burn?!
Question: First of all it depends, how hot was the water? Boiling or less? Than theres the degree, u probably have a first degree burn. Skin will turn bright pink or red and white and be somewhat painful.
Now if its a 2nd degree u will be hurting and will see skin peeling away, that will need medical help asap, but I doubt yours is that.
Best to do apply antibiotic ointment cover it and let it breathe in day. I'd also give doc a call and explain this to them, just to be sure you r doing what should be done.
Answers: First of all it depends, how hot was the water? Boiling or less? Than theres the degree, u probably have a first degree burn. Skin will turn bright pink or red and white and be somewhat painful.
Now if its a 2nd degree u will be hurting and will see skin peeling away, that will need medical help asap, but I doubt yours is that.
Best to do apply antibiotic ointment cover it and let it breathe in day. I'd also give doc a call and explain this to them, just to be sure you r doing what should be done.
cold water helps any burn
cold water does not help a burn. I just recovered from a second degree burn on three square inches on my thigh. well when i went to the doctor he said the best thing you can do is keep it open to air. at night put on neosporin ( not sure on the spelling) under a light gauz bandage. but during the day let it breath and if the gauze get a yellowish discharge go see a doctor there is a chance that it is infected
Well unless it is a 3rd degree burn, or a burn to greater than 15% of the persons total body surface area, then you should cool the area with cool, NOT COLD water. Run under the water for approx. 5 minutes then cover the burn with a dry sterile dressing. Also remember any 2nd or 3rd degree burn(s) to the hands, face, neck, or genitals is considered a "critical burn" and should seen and treated by a Emergency, or Burn Physician.
BTW I think it is so cute the kid above quoted his boy scout handbook...lol ;-)