Patient's question:
The other day, my child's hand was scalded by boiling water. Then a big blister formed, so it's a bit painful. After two days, there's still no sign of it going down. I'm very worried. I want to ask how long it will take for a child's scald to heal after being burned by boiling water?Doctor's answer:
Hello. After the child's hand was scalded, blisters formed locally. This is classified as a superficial second-degree burn. There is local swelling and pain. After the scald, the child should first immerse the hand in cold water or rinse it with tap water to cool the area. This can reduce the severity of the burn. It is recommended that the hospital change the dressing daily to prevent infection and alleviate the possibility of leaving scars in the future. The recovery time is generally 2 to 4 weeks. Wishing your baby good health.