Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Give First Aid Properly
• Part 2 of 3: Treating and bandaging the burn
• Part 3 of 3: Treating Blisters and Burned Skin
• What do you need

Ouch! Did you touch something hot and burn and blister on your finger? Severe redness of the skin and fluid-filled blisters are signs of a second-degree burn. These burns are very painful and can cause serious health consequences if not properly treated. You will be able to heal a burned toe if you provide the necessary first aid, take care of the cleanliness and protection of the burn surface, and provide conditions for the burn to heal.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Give First Aid Properly

1. 1 Submerge your scalded finger in cold water. If you burn your finger, immediately place it under cold running water. Keep the burn area in water for 10-15 minutes. You can also wrap your finger in a towel dipped in cold tap water and hold for the same period of time. This will help reduce pain and swelling at the site of the burn, as well as prevent further tissue damage.
   • Ice or warm water should not be used for these purposes, and ice should also not be applied to the burn. This will negatively affect the condition of burnt tissue and blisters.
2. 2 Remove jewelry and other items while your finger is in cold water. Exposure to cold helps prevent swelling of damaged tissue. When cooling the burn area with cold water or a damp towel, remove rings and other jewelry from your fingers. This should be done carefully and as soon as possible, until swelling appears around the burn site. This will help to reduce discomfort - you will hardly be able to remove jewelry painlessly without water. In addition, jewelry will not interfere with the treatment of affected skin and burn blisters.
3. 3 Do not break open blisters. Often, small blisters, about the size of a fingernail, immediately appear at the site of the burn. Be careful not to damage these blisters, as they prevent bacteria from growing in damaged tissues and prevent inflammation. If blisters are open, gently wash the area with water and baby soap. After that, apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound and apply a special burn bandage, the surface of which does not stick to the wound.
   • Seek medical attention if a large blister forms at the burn site. If the doctor deems it necessary, he will open the blister to avoid its spontaneous damage and the development of an inflammatory process.
4. 4 Seek medical attention immediately. In some cases, if you have a second-degree burn, you need to see a doctor immediately. If you develop any of the following symptoms, immediately go to the emergency room or call an ambulance:
   • Large blisters
   • Very severe pain or no pain at all
   • Whole finger or even several fingers are burned

Part 2 of 3: Treating and bandaging the burn

1. 1 Rinse the burn area and blisters. Use water and a mild soap to gently clean your damaged finger. Be very careful to touch the skin, being careful not to damage the blisters. This will help minimize the risk of infection.
   • If you have multiple toe burns, treat each finger separately.
2. 2 Let the skin air dry. The burn process continues to develop in damaged tissues within 24-48 hours after contact with a hot surface. Do not dry damaged skin with a towel; this will increase pain and discomfort. Let the skin dry completely before applying the ointment and bandage. This will help cool the burn area and reduce pain.
3. 3 Apply a sterile dressing. Cool the burned area before applying an ointment or other healing agent to damaged skin. Place a loose, sterile dressing over the damaged skin to help remove excess heat from the tissue and protect the burn from bacteria. If you notice that the dressing is wet due to fluid leaking from damaged blisters, remove it and replace it with a fresh one. To prevent infection, keep the burn surface clean and dry.
4. 4 Apply the ointment to the skin surface where there is no damage to the outer layer. After 24 to 48 hours, apply a skin healing and protection product to the burn. Only do this if the blisters are still intact and there are no open wounds on the surface of the skin. Take any of the following products and apply a thin layer to burned skin and blisters:
   • Any moisturizer that does not contain ethyl alcohol or fragrances
   • Honey
   • Cream or ointment containing silver sulfadiazine (Dermazin, Argosulfan)
   • Gel or cream containing aloe vera
5. 5 Never use outdated home remedies. You should not resort to "grandmother's means" and grease the burn with butter. In fact, the oil retains heat in the damaged layers of the skin and can cause an infection. To rid the damaged tissue of excess heat and to avoid infection, do not lubricate the skin with oil or any of the following substances:
   • Toothpaste
   • Vegetable oil
   • Cow droppings
   • Beeswax
   • Bear fat
   • Egg
   • Suet

Part 3 of 3: Treating Blisters and Burned Skin

1. 1 Take a pain reliever. Burns cause severe pain and tissue swelling. Medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen can help reduce pain and swelling. Before taking this or that drug, find out about possible contraindications and the recommended dosage. You can get this information from your doctor or find in the instructions for the drug.
2. 2 Change your dressing daily. It is essential that the dressing covering the burn site remains dry and clean. Change it at least once a day. If you notice that the dressing is saturated with exudate from the wound or gets wet, immediately change the dressing to a fresh one. This will help protect the burn site and prevent infection.
   • If the dressing is dry on the wound, gently soak it in clean, cool water or saline (0.9% sodium chloride aqueous solution).
3. 3 Try not to squeeze or rub the burn area. Try to keep the burned finger as calm as possible: do not touch objects, do not hit, and do not rub or squeeze the area of ​​the burn, otherwise the blister may burst. This will disrupt the natural healing process of the burn surface and lead to the development of an inflammatory process. Whenever possible, use your other hand or undamaged fingers, and do not put pressure on the burned hand.
4. 4 Assess the need for tetanus toxoid. Second-degree burns are often infected, including tetanus pathogens. If you have not had a tetanus shot in the past ten years, ask your doctor for an injection of the appropriate serum. This will help prevent the development of tetanus infection on the burn surface.
5. 5 Watch carefully if the inflammatory process has begun at the site of the burn. It will take some time for the burn to heal. Sometimes an infection begins to develop at the site of injury, which can lead to serious consequences, including impaired mobility of the injured finger. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice one or more of the following signs of inflammation at the wound site:
   • Discharge of pus
   • Increasing pain, redness, tissue swelling
   • General increase in body temperature

What do you need

• Cold water access
• Sterile gauze or bandage
• Patch
• Burn ointment
• OTC pain reliever