I burned my hand

[Rexer25]

Backtracking just a bit (pardon me hijackers ) but I probably gave you wrong advice about the gauze. You should use something sterile/non-stick instead, if it's going to cover any type of ointment or cream. Something I just read said that with a 2nd degree burn (when it blisters) if the blister is intact, you could just keep it clean and dry, but the aloe will obviously make it feel better. If it's on the hand or face, you should see a doctor right away. Not to ignite any hypochondria or anything...

Okay, I have those sterile non-stick pad things (bigger than bandaids) at home.

The blisters are intact...the aloe is awesome for about 20 seconds...I have to keep washing it off when it gets too thick, then continue to reapply.

Why a doctor when it's on the hand? Is that just because you're more likely to pop the blister or something? Great. I have researched walk in clinics, so much for my productive evening...I got here early so I could leave at 4 and now I'll spend it at a walk in clinic.

See if there are any clinics that let you check in on the web. That way, you can wait at home or work until the doc can see you.

[ulysses5019]

I'm no doctor, but I think that since the blister is still growing you might be better off washing the area with an antibacterial soap, applying at least some Neosporin instead of the aloe and E for now, and cover it loosely with a gauze wrapping to keep out any cooties until you can get the SSD cream. Might even be worth a trip to the local Urgent Care just so you don't have to deal with a potential infection during your trip. Have fun! Throw a buck on #22 on the roulette table for me.

I didn't think you were a doctor after throwing around medical terms like "cooties".

[Sisyphean Fan]

Backtracking just a bit (pardon me hijackers ) but I probably gave you wrong advice about the gauze. You should use something sterile/non-stick instead, if it's going to cover any type of ointment or cream. Something I just read said that with a 2nd degree burn (when it blisters) if the blister is intact, you could just keep it clean and dry, but the aloe will obviously make it feel better. If it's on the hand or face, you should see a doctor right away. Not to ignite any hypochondria or anything...

Okay, I have those sterile non-stick pad things (bigger than bandaids) at home.

The blisters are intact...the aloe is awesome for about 20 seconds...I have to keep washing it off when it gets too thick, then continue to reapply.

Why a doctor when it's on the hand? Is that just because you're more likely to pop the blister or something? Great. I have researched walk in clinics, so much for my productive evening...I got here early so I could leave at 4 and now I'll spend it at a walk in clinic.

A walk in clinic, for a burn? Once your blisters are fully formed, burn a needle and drain them. Butch up!

Also, I was right in the name of the ointment.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp13229_33318 ... ntment.htm

Maybe Mecca has it. That is the best stuff EVER for burns!

[sunflower]

Butch up!

BITD when I worked at Dunkin Donuts, I constantly had screen burns all over my arms (perhaps I should have worn a blousy overshirt) and I had an actual aloe vera plant and I'd just bust a leaf when I got home in the morning. ......and then I'd take a leaf from the plant and put it on my burns. Ha!

Something about the fresh gel from the plant works so much better than the lotion or gel you buy, even if it is 100%.

There was also a yellow ointment that I used to use that was great. I was called Foille or Faille, or something like that. I don't know if they even make it anymore. Now days I just use hydrocortisone cream. Except when I just butch up and carry on.

I'm sure I'll stop thinking about it when I get out of here. It's just because I'm trapped at my desk and staring at it that it's an issue right now. Well no I guess it's an issue but I'm fixated on it more than I need to be.

[secondchance]

Butch up!

BITD when I worked at Dunkin Donuts, I constantly had screen burns all over my arms (perhaps I should have worn a blousy overshirt) and I had an actual aloe vera plant and I'd just bust a leaf when I got home in the morning. ......and then I'd take a leaf from the plant and put it on my burns. Ha!

Something about the fresh gel from the plant works so much better than the lotion or gel you buy, even if it is 100%.

There was also a yellow ointment that I used to use that was great. I was called Foille or Faille, or something like that. I don't know if they even make it anymore. Now days I just use hydrocortisone cream. Except when I just butch up and carry on.

Fanny, I worked at a Dunkin Donuts too! It was my first job at 15 or so. Back then, we had to plop the fresh donuts into vats of frosting, pick them up, wipe around the edges with our finger, and set them on the tray. No gloves. Can you imagine? Of course, we'd lick our fingers constantly. How disgusting. It took me YEARS to be able to look at a Donut again.

I also have live aloe in the backyard. Do you find that the real stuff stinks to high heaven? Mine does for some reason.

[Sisyphean Fan]

Butch up!

BITD when I worked at Dunkin Donuts, I constantly had screen burns all over my arms (perhaps I should have worn a blousy overshirt) and I had an actual aloe vera plant and I'd just bust a leaf when I got home in the morning. ......and then I'd take a leaf from the plant and put it on my burns. Ha!

Something about the fresh gel from the plant works so much better than the lotion or gel you buy, even if it is 100%.

There was also a yellow ointment that I used to use that was great. I was called Foille or Faille, or something like that. I don't know if they even make it anymore. Now days I just use hydrocortisone cream. Except when I just butch up and carry on.

Fanny, I worked at a Dunkin Donuts too! It was my first job at 15 or so. Back then, we had to plop the fresh donuts into vats of frosting, pick them up, wipe around the edges with our finger, and set them on the tray. No gloves. Can you imagine? Of course, we'd lick our fingers constantly. How disgusting. It took me YEARS to be able to look at a Donut again.

I also have live aloe in the backyard. Do you find that the real stuff stinks to high heaven? Mine does for some reason.

That's how we did it when I was there (except for the licking the fingers part). We thinned the frosting bowls with hot coffee (except for strawberry was hot water). So, that's the secret ingredient in Dunkin Donuts chocolate and maple frosting.....coffee!

[minimetoo26]

I'm no doctor, but I think that since the blister is still growing you might be better off washing the area with an antibacterial soap, applying at least some Neosporin instead of the aloe and E for now, and cover it loosely with a gauze wrapping to keep out any cooties until you can get the SSD cream. Might even be worth a trip to the local Urgent Care just so you don't have to deal with a potential infection during your trip. Have fun! Throw a buck on #22 on the roulette table for me.

I didn't think you were a doctor after throwing around medical terms like "cooties".

Do you think a doctor can cure my impacted hijinx without surgery? It might lessen the risk of cooties.

[Sisyphean Fan]

Butch up!

BITD when I worked at Dunkin Donuts, I constantly had screen burns all over my arms (perhaps I should have worn a blousy overshirt) and I had an actual aloe vera plant and I'd just bust a leaf when I got home in the morning. ......and then I'd take a leaf from the plant and put it on my burns. Ha!

Something about the fresh gel from the plant works so much better than the lotion or gel you buy, even if it is 100%.

There was also a yellow ointment that I used to use that was great. I was called Foille or Faille, or something like that. I don't know if they even make it anymore. Now days I just use hydrocortisone cream. Except when I just butch up and carry on.

I'm sure I'll stop thinking about it when I get out of here. It's just because I'm trapped at my desk and staring at it that it's an issue right now. Well no I guess it's an issue but I'm fixated on it more than I need to be.

Find some Foille ointment (see my previous post). They surely should have it in a drugstore near you. I just haven't had to use it in years because I have a tube from about 1872 that isn't empty yet, but apparently it's still a viable product.

[secondchance]

Backtracking just a bit (pardon me hijackers ) but I probably gave you wrong advice about the gauze. You should use something sterile/non-stick instead, if it's going to cover any type of ointment or cream. Something I just read said that with a 2nd degree burn (when it blisters) if the blister is intact, you could just keep it clean and dry, but the aloe will obviously make it feel better. If it's on the hand or face, you should see a doctor right away. Not to ignite any hypochondria or anything...

Okay, I have those sterile non-stick pad things (bigger than bandaids) at home.

The blisters are intact...the aloe is awesome for about 20 seconds...I have to keep washing it off when it gets too thick, then continue to reapply.

Why a doctor when it's on the hand? Is that just because you're more likely to pop the blister or something? Great. I have researched walk in clinics, so much for my productive evening...I got here early so I could leave at 4 and now I'll spend it at a walk in clinic.

A walk in clinic, for a burn? Once your blisters are fully formed, burn a needle and drain them. Butch up!

Also, I was right in the name of the ointment.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp13229_33318 ... ntment.htm

Maybe Mecca has it. That is the best stuff EVER for burns!

Second degree burn are serious and prone to infection, you shouldn't pop the blisters on purpose; they're not like friction blisters. And if they do pop, you should have that cream handy.

Why see the doctor if on the face or hand? - I'm not sure, maybe the reason you suggested or because those areas are more exposed to dirt or even the dreaded cooty (AND YES, I BELIEVE THAT IS A REAL MEDICAL TERM, DERIVED FROM THE GREEK ROOT COOTIUS OBNOXIOCUS!), but that's what several websites said. Maybe I'm overreacting, but since you're about to travel...

[secondchance]

What about your aloe, Fan - does it smell weird?

[sunflower]

Okay, I have those sterile non-stick pad things (bigger than bandaids) at home.

The blisters are intact...the aloe is awesome for about 20 seconds...I have to keep washing it off when it gets too thick, then continue to reapply.

Why a doctor when it's on the hand? Is that just because you're more likely to pop the blister or something? Great. I have researched walk in clinics, so much for my productive evening...I got here early so I could leave at 4 and now I'll spend it at a walk in clinic.

A walk in clinic, for a burn? Once your blisters are fully formed, burn a needle and drain them. Butch up!

Also, I was right in the name of the ointment.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp13229_33318 ... ntment.htm

Maybe Mecca has it. That is the best stuff EVER for burns!

Second degree burn are prone to infection, you shouldn't pop the blisters on purpose; they're not like friction blisters. And if they do pop, you should have that cream handy.

Why see the doctor if on the face or hand? - I'm not sure, maybe the reason you suggested or because those areas are more exposed to dirt or even the dreaded cooty (AND YES, I BELIEVE THAT IS A REAL MEDICAL TERM, DERIVED FROM THE GREEK ROOT COOTIUS OBNOXIOCUS!), but that's what several websites said. Maybe I'm overreacting, but since you're about to travel...

Yeah, I know...better to do it while I'm home than wake up with a nasty oozing hand in Vegas. I'd probably get kicked out of the Wynn.

[Sisyphean Fan]

What about your aloe, Fan - does it smell weird?

That was a billion years ago. I eventually managed to kill it. Yes, forever living and I killed it. I seem to recall an odor, but I might have liked it. Maybe it complemented the smell of fresh weed and stale tequila......

[secondchance]

lololol

[Sisyphean Fan]

lololol

Hey, why do you think I was always running into hot baking screens?

I also got locked in a proof box once, but that's another story for another time......

Aw, grave shift, how I miss you and your hijinx.....

[secondchance]

I just got the bust a leaf joke... ok, I'm a little slow. And yeah, that's probably why...

[sunflower]

Backtracking just a bit (pardon me hijackers ) but I probably gave you wrong advice about the gauze. You should use something sterile/non-stick instead, if it's going to cover any type of ointment or cream. Something I just read said that with a 2nd degree burn (when it blisters) if the blister is intact, you could just keep it clean and dry, but the aloe will obviously make it feel better. If it's on the hand or face, you should see a doctor right away. Not to ignite any hypochondria or anything...

Okay, I have those sterile non-stick pad things (bigger than bandaids) at home.

The blisters are intact...the aloe is awesome for about 20 seconds...I have to keep washing it off when it gets too thick, then continue to reapply.

Why a doctor when it's on the hand? Is that just because you're more likely to pop the blister or something? Great. I have researched walk in clinics, so much for my productive evening...I got here early so I could leave at 4 and now I'll spend it at a walk in clinic.

See if there are any clinics that let you check in on the web. That way, you can wait at home or work until the doc can see you.

Thanks for the advice - I found one near my house that had that and got all my information and everything entered! Woo hoo!

[Sisyphean Fan]

I just got the bust a leaf joke... ok, I'm a little slow. And yeah, that's probably why...

Oh, Holly.......

My urbane sense of humour is obviously too Noel Coward for this crowd. Ha!

[sunflower]

Results: 1st degree burn

Why you should get hand burns checked (at least according to the doctor): hands don't have a lot of fat so it's easy to do damage to the underlying ligaments and you should get checked to ensure that's not the case (it wasn't with me, ligaments ok).

Prescription: That silver stuff that was mentioned and Darvocet (??) - really, for a minor hand burn?? How much can I get on the street.........

Outlook: Good, let's hope my unlucky streak comes to and end. Soon, really.

[kayrharris]

I'm glad you had it checked out. I'm in the group that puts neosporin on just about everything.
When Kitty had an infected paw a few weeks back, it healed that up in no time.

The vitamin E will help once it starts healing and will lessen the scar a bit...maybe. Vitamin E oil
is cheap....CVS has it here and I know Mecca does. I'm gonna look for that miracle cream Fan told
us about. Can't hurt to have some around the house.

[sunflower]

I'm glad you had it checked out. I'm in the group that puts neosporin on just about everything.
When Kitty had an infected paw a few weeks back, it healed that up in no time.

The vitamin E will help once it starts healing and will lessen the scar a bit...maybe. Vitamin E oil
is cheap....CVS has it here and I know Mecca does. I'm gonna look for that miracle cream Fan told
us about. Can't hurt to have some around the house.

If I wasn't going away, I might have waited...but knowing I will be in a strange city without a car, I didn't want to take chances.

[kayrharris]

Excuses, excuses.

No one wants to come to Vegas with me....sigh....

For you Hooligan, I would. But alas, my vacation time is all kaput until May.....

lb13

Took me a while, but just look what I find buried in the burn thread!!!!

You've got some 'splaining to do later, young man! You've still got those days off
on in June. You want me to start checking airfare?

[christie1111]

No one wants to come to Vegas with me....sigh....

For you Hooligan, I would. But alas, my vacation time is all kaput until May.....

lb13

Took me a while, but just look what I find buried in the burn thread!!!!

You've got some 'splaining to do later, young man! You've still got those days off
on in June. You want me to start checking airfare?

I point out that first, you know. I was going to bring it up in chat, believe you me!

[kayrharris]

For you Hooligan, I would. But alas, my vacation time is all kaput until May.....

lb13

Took me a while, but just look what I find buried in the burn thread!!!!

You've got some 'splaining to do later, young man! You've still got those days off
on in June. You want me to start checking airfare?

I point out that first, you know. I was going to bring it up in chat, believe you me!

I see that now...I was reading the thread from last to first. Sorry 'bout that.
You can help me later.

[Estonut]

Results: 1st degree burn

Huh.

I had always heard that:

1st degree = redness
2nd degree = blistering
3rd degree = charring

[sunflower]

Results: 1st degree burn

Huh.

I had always heard that:

1st degree = redness
2nd degree = blistering
3rd degree = charring

Maybe because the blisters weren't actually oozing or open? He made it sound like it was the lesser degree because everything was still in one piece, even if swollen and blistered.

I wonder what kind of drugs I would have gotten for 2nd or 3rd degree?