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How To Deal With Burnt Hand?

hi i (stupidily) just burned myself playing with some alcohol and fire and got caught by the flame on my hand about 4 or 5 hours ago and it looks like it has a dime sized blister and i have soaked it in ice water since then but it still burns like hell so plz help
p.s. i havent told my parents they think i hit it with a hammer
                                                            
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

I would suggest you following things:
> Mix sulfasalazine & lignocane gel in equal amount and rub over the burnt area three times a day
> keep hand clean. Avoid unnecessary touching
> Use acetaminophen for pain
> If blisters are formed then they avoid to touch them repeatdly.

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.

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up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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How To Deal With Burnt Hand?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I would suggest you following things: Mix sulfasalazine & lignocane gel in equal amount and rub over the burnt area three times a day keep hand clean. Avoid unnecessary touching Use acetaminophen for pain If blisters are formed then they avoid to touch them repeatdly. Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.