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Suggest Remedy For Burns On Hand Caused By An Accident

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Question : I just got hot coffee over my hand, and it burns a lot, poured cold water, what next?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (46 minutes later)
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. following measure will help you in improving the condition:

- wash hand thoroughly
- Avoid touching it with dirty hand
- keep burnt area as clean as possible
- take acetaminophen for pain
- apply lignocane gel over the burnt area. it acts as local anesthetic agent. you might need prescription for it. its OTC in some areas you need to check from your local pharmacist.
- take ice and place it in a cloth and keep it over the burnt area. it will also give soothing effect.

Hopefully you will see improvement in a day BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Suggest Remedy For Burns On Hand Caused By An Accident

Brief Answer: Please see details Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. following measure will help you in improving the condition: - wash hand thoroughly - Avoid touching it with dirty hand - keep burnt area as clean as possible - take acetaminophen for pain - apply lignocane gel over the burnt area. it acts as local anesthetic agent. you might need prescription for it. its OTC in some areas you need to check from your local pharmacist. - take ice and place it in a cloth and keep it over the burnt area. it will also give soothing effect. Hopefully you will see improvement in a day BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!