Patient's question:
While stir-frying at noon, a few drops of hot oil splashed onto my face. At first, a large area of my face turned red, and I applied a cold, wet towel several times. Now my face is still red, and it's alternating between red and white. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the situation you described is generally classified as a burn and requires the application of burn cream for treatment. Based on your description, if the skin is intact, it is recommended to apply burn cream for pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects, two to three times a day. Typically, it will heal within three to four days.After the above treatment, cover the wound with clean or sterile gauze or a towel and secure it in place. This helps maintain wound cleanliness and reduces the risk of bacterial infection. Skin that has been splashed with hot oil is generally quite fragile, as the cells in the stratum corneum die off in large numbers. Using sterile gauze to cover the area can help to some extent in isolating it from external contamination.