Patient's question:
Today afternoon, I just poured a cup of hot water. Unexpectedly, the baby knocked it over. The water spilled on the baby's feet. The baby was scalded on the back of the foot with boiling water. The next morning, blisters started to form. In the afternoon, they were accidentally burst by the baby. What should I do if blisters break after a burn?Doctor's answer:
First-degree burns should be treated with cleanliness and dryness of the wound. After rinsing with cold water, avoid submersion in water again. The wound will typically dry within 2 to 3 days. At this stage, apply moist burn ointment. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, removing necrotic tissue, promoting wound healing, nourishing the skin, moisturizing the skin, improving microcirculation, and enhancing local immune function. If the area is not large, it generally takes about a week to scab off and heal. After a burn, it is strictly forbidden to apply gentian violet or red mercury to the wound to avoid affecting the observation of changes in the wound after injury.