No, not life threatening. But yesterday a friend of mine burned herself with her curling iron, and we aren't sure if it's best to leave it alone, put a bandage on it, aloe like a sunburn, or what. It's pretty obvious on her face too, so she's worried about scarring. Does anybody have any knowledge on this? I'm pretty sure it's just a first degree burn.

 

I got this from http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_injury_burns

First Aid
FOR MINOR BURNS:
1. If the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water (not ice water) bath. Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes. However, if the burn occurred in a cold environment, do not apply water. A clean, cold, wet towel will also help reduce pain.
2. Calm and reassure the victim. Burns can be extremely painful.
3. After flushing or soaking for several minutes, cover the burn with a sterile bandage (if available) or clean cloth.
4. Protect the burn from pressure and friction.
5. Over-the-counter pain medications may be used to help relieve the pain; they may also help reduce inflammation and swelling.
6. Minor burns will usually heal without further treatment. However, if a second-degree burn covers an area more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, or if it occurred on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, then treat the burn as a major burn.

 

I got sunburn, I know it's not the same, but my company chemist made me a cream himself. Kinda cool.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mYuuki
[B]I got this from http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_injury_burns

First Aid

 

I was always told that it was better to leave the burn uncovered if possible and that it would dry out and heel better that way....

Wouldn't argue the point though.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mYuuki
[B]I got this from http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_injury_burns

First Aid

 

Arrrggghhhh

 

Andy,

Looks like LIPS has given up following you though!!

 

i've burned my hands on hot cookie sheets and pots while cooking and i've burned the back of my hand while ironing once. each time, i've applied lots of neosporin and loosely covered it with a bandaid and/or gauze, something to keep dirt and other things from just touching it. i'm sure that curling iron burn is painful ! but like i said, i used the neosporin, which you can buy at practically any drugstore, with a bandaid. this stuff claims to aid the healing process and prevent scarring, which in my case it did. i don't have any scars from any of the burns i've had. cooking, curling my hair, or otherwise. oh yeah, there's the time a firecracker went off in my hand..........another story, but i recommend the neosporin. i've even seen some neosporing containing some medication for pain relief. good luck!