How do you treat a burn on your hand?

Answer 1

I had a first or second degree burn on three of my fingers, the cold water helps but i had to sleep with my hand in a bowl of ice and water. If you do this and I recommend you do, be sure that you have enough water in it or the ice will stick to your burn. This worked for me but what ever you do don't put butter on it.

Answer 2

Ok if it is a minor burn and the skin has not broken:

Run it under running water (tap is fine) for 15 minutes

Apply a hydrogel such as Solosite

Apply an Opsite clear patch over it and leave it on until it falls off

You can take paracetamol for pain relief when required

If it is a major burn (large surface area, skin broken, signs of infection) see the GP

Answer 3

First determine how bad the burn is. For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. If it is really bad, call 911. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.

Answer 4

run it under a cold tap and put sudocrem on it