OK, so I burned the crap out of my arm making mashed potatoes for the first grade Thanksgiving Feast this morning...My skin melted off my arm, and now I have this white oozy patch of skin exposed with dead skin kinda hangin off :cry: ....Should I cover it or leave it out in the open? It's not too big, about the size of a dime, on my inner forearm...
OK, so I burned the crap out of my arm making mashed potatoes for the first grade Thanksgiving Feast this morning...My skin melted off my arm, and now I have this white oozy patch of skin exposed with dead skin kinda hangin off :cry: ....Should I cover it or leave it out in the open? It's not too big, about the size of a dime, on my inner forearm...Put neosporin on it and cover it up for now. :cry: OUCH.
Sorry about your burn.***boat, although a great site, is not the first place one should think of for obtaining medical advice.
Here's some info from WebMD.com:
* Put on an antibiotic ointment. Ointments such as Bacitracin, Polysporin, or Silvadene can be used. Do not put sprays or butter on burns, because this traps the heat inside the burn. Caution: Silvadene should not be used by pregnant women.
Bandaging the burn
* If the burned skin or blisters have not broken open, a bandage may not be needed. If the burned skin or unbroken blisters are likely to become dirty or be irritated by clothing, apply a bandage.
* If the burned skin or blisters have broken open, a bandage is needed. To further help prevent infection, apply a clean bandage whenever your bandage gets wet or soiled. If a bandage is stuck to a burn, soak it in warm water to make the bandage easier to remove. If available, use a nonstick dressing. There are many bandage products available. Be sure to read the product label for correct use.
* Wrap the burn loosely to avoid putting pressure on the burned skin.
* Do not tape a bandage so that it circles a hand, arm, or leg. This can cause swelling.
There are many nonprescription burn dressings available. Be sure to follow the instructions included in the package.
If the burn is on a leg or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling. Move a burned leg or arm normally to keep the burned skin from healing too tightly, which can limit movement.
Cover it with mashed potatoes if you can find some.
Sorry about your burn.
Here's some info from WebMD.com:
* Put on an antibiotic ointment. Ointments such as Bacitracin, Polysporin, or Silvadene can be used. Do not put sprays or butter on burns, because this traps the heat inside the burn. Caution: Silvadene should not be used by pregnant women.
Bandaging the burn
* If the burned skin or blisters have not broken open, a bandage may not be needed. If the burned skin or unbroken blisters are likely to become dirty or be irritated by clothing, apply a bandage.
* If the burned skin or blisters have broken open, a bandage is needed. To further help prevent infection, apply a clean bandage whenever your bandage gets wet or soiled. If a bandage is stuck to a burn, soak it in warm water to make the bandage easier to remove. If available, use a nonstick dressing. There are many bandage products available. Be sure to read the product label for correct use.
* Wrap the burn loosely to avoid putting pressure on the burned skin.
* Do not tape a bandage so that it circles a hand, arm, or leg. This can cause swelling.
There are many nonprescription burn dressings available. Be sure to follow the instructions included in the package.
If the burn is on a leg or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling. Move a burned leg or arm normally to keep the burned skin from healing too tightly, which can limit movement.
LOL....Thank you sweetie! HB to the rescue...
Cover it with mashed potatoes if you can find some.
I have none...They are eating them in class.....Thanks anyway, Matt...
I have been burned a few times.....
Put neosporin on it and cover it up for now. :cry: OUCH.
Hey Al! Thank you... Just saw your post...Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!!
I have been burned a few times.....
Burn, baby burn!...Oooowwww.. :cry:
i too have been burned a few times , the best thing to do to cure a burn is NEVER LEND MONEY TO YOUR SISTERS .... no i do not have issues :cry:
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