How to deal with being scalded by a pot

The kitchen is the place where burns are most likely to occur. Many people can easily get burned by the hot edge of a pot if they are not careful. After being burned, there is often a piercing pain, so much so that the person only remembers the pain but forgets what to do to relieve the pain and avoid leaving scars, thus missing the best time to treat the burn. So if you get scalded by a pot, remember these methods to quickly relieve pain without leaving scars.

1. Rinse immediately with cold water

Many people answered questions on Zhihu.com and said that you cannot rinse with cold water or something like that, but the editor has already sought the advice of a doctor. If the scald happens in an instant, you must rinse with cold water in time until you no longer feel the pain. In addition, if there is no running water, use a basin to collect water and soak your hands in the water until you no longer feel the pain.

2. Use ice cubes or wrap ice cubes in a towel and apply it to the burned area.

After rinsing with cold water, the pain will only be relieved for a short time. When your hand touches the skin, there will still be pain. At this time, you can apply ice cubes to the burned area. If the burned area tends to blister, be sure to wrap it with a towel and then apply it. After the pain is relieved, you can continue with the treatment.

3. Do not apply soy sauce, sesame oil or other ingredients mentioned in the recipe.

Many folk remedies say that applying soy sauce or sesame oil to the burned area after rinsing can prevent blisters. This is incorrect. Unless your burn is very minor, blisters will not occur even if you don't use this remedy. What the editor is worried about is that after applying these, a lot of bacteria will breed.

4. If there is no blistering, apply burn ointment

If there is no blistering after showering, you can apply burn ointment immediately. If you don’t have it at home, you can apply chloramphenicol ointment or erythromycin ointment. The effect is still good. After you have the burn ointment, just wash it off gently and then apply it again.

5. Do not break the blisters to avoid infection

If blisters start to form on your skin, don't be anxious or worried. After professional treatment by a doctor, there will basically be no problem. You must be careful not to break the blisters. Once broken, there is a risk of bacterial infection where the wound comes into contact!

6. If the burn area is large, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible after timely treatment.

If the burn area is relatively large, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible after taking a shower or applying ice. After all, once the skin is touched, not everyone can recover to its original state. Especially if you get a burn on your face!