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Whoa! Did you just touch something, and your finger was burned and blistered? Blistering and redness are signs of a second degree burn. This burn can be very painful and lead to complications if not treated properly. You can treat a blister on your finger with quick first aid, wash and care for the wound, and facilitate healing.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Quick First Aid

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   Dip your finger in cool water. After pulling your finger away from the source of the burn, place your finger under cool, running water. Hold for 10-15 minutes. You can also wrap a washcloth soaked in cool water around the burned finger for the same length of time or immerse your finger in a bowl of water if there is no running water. This step can reduce pain, reduce swelling and prevent tissue damage.
   • Avoid placing your finger in cold, warm water, or placing it on ice, as this will make the burns and blistering worse.
   • Cold water works to wash burns, reduce swelling and help the wound heal, and at the same time limit scarring.

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   Remove jewelry or other objects under cool water. The cold temperature will help reduce swelling. While cooling your finger with water or a damp cloth, remove rings or other objects that fit around the finger. Do this as quickly and gently as possible before the wound swells. Water will reduce discomfort when removing jewelry. This step will allow you to better handle your burned and blistering finger.

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   Avoid breaking the blister. You may quickly notice small blisters that are no larger than the nails. You should leave it alone to prevent bacteria from growing and infection. If the blister breaks, gently wash it with water and mild soap, then apply antibiotic ointment and bandage with a non-stick gauze.
   • Seek medical attention for large area blisters. Your doctor may need to rupture the blisters to reduce the risk of them breaking on their own or becoming infected.

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   Go to the emergency room. In some cases, blistering blisters may require emergency care. If you experience the following symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room or medical center:
   • Severe blistering
   • Severe pain or no pain at all
   • The entire finger or multiple fingers is burned
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Part 2 of 3: Wash and bandage the burn

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   Wash burns and blisters. Gently wash the injured finger with water and mild soap. Rub it gently over the wound, being careful not to break the blister. This step can help reduce the risk of infection.
   • Treat each burn finger individually.

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   Let the finger dry naturally. Burns will develop 24-48 hours after exposure to the source of the burn. Things like blotting your fingers with a towel can make you more painful and uncomfortable. Let the finger dry naturally before applying the ointment and covering it. This step can draw heat away from the burn, reduce the risk of the blister rupturing, and relieve pain.

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   Cover the burn with a sterile gauze. Before applying the ointment, you need to cool the burn. A gentle layer of sterile dressing over the blister will help cool the burn and protect the wound from bacteria. Change gauze if the blister breaks or oozes. Keeping the wound clean and dry can prevent infection.

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   Apply the ointment to areas that are not broken. After 24-48 hours, apply therapeutic and protective ointment to the burn. Only do this if the blisters are still intact and the skin has not broken. Apply a thin layer of the following products to the area where the skin is burned and blistering:
   • Antibiotic ointment
   • An odorless, alcohol-free moisturizer
   • Honey
   • Silver sulfadiazine cream
   • Aloe vera gel or cream

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   Avoid oral therapies. A folk remedy for oral burns is to apply butter to the burn. Avocado actually holds heat and can cause infection. To prevent the burn from retaining heat and preventing infection, avoid applying it to the burn with household products such as butter and substances such as:
   • Toothpaste
   • Oil
   • Cow manure
   • Beeswax
   • Bear fat
   • Egg
   • Lard
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Part 3 of 3: Recovering from burns

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   Take a pain reliever. Blistering blisters can be very painful and swollen. Medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or acetaminophen can help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of pain and swelling.

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   Change the dressing every day. You need to keep the dressing clean and dry. Change the bandage at least once a day. Change to a new bandage if the wound is draining or wet. This can protect the blister and fight infection.
   • Use a solution of salt or clean, cool water to wet the sticky area.

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   Avoid friction and pressure. The impact and touch, as well as the friction and pressure on your fingers, can cause the blister to burst. This can disrupt recovery and lead to infection. Use your hands or fingers that are not burned and avoid wearing anything near the wound.

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   Consider a tetanus shot. Blistering blisters can become infected, including tetanus infection. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years, you should get vaccinated to prevent tetanus infection from burns.

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   Watch for signs of infection. Burns can take a while to heal. In some cases, you may become infected because the burns are prone to infection. This can lead to more serious problems, such as the inability to move a finger. You should go to the emergency room immediately if the following signs of infection appear on the wound:
   • Suppurate
   • Increased pain, redness and / or swelling
   • Fever
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What you need

• Cool water
• A sterile gauze or bandage
• Medical tape
• Ointment
• Over-the-counter pain relievers