Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (6)

[RadMan]

Anybody have an idea on how to heal a burn? I burned my hand in the oven while taking out a pizza the other night, now my hand is pretty red and gross looking.

I've used some anti-biotic ointment and a large bandage for now. I do think it's infected.

Aloe Vera. Lots of it.

 

[seajoy]

Aloe Vera. Lots of it.

Don't have any....send some my way.

 

[RadMan]

Don't have any....send some my way.

OK--I'll email some to ya.

 

[DaRev]

The real action in soccer happens after one of the teams loses and the fans rush the field and take to the streets.

Yeah. The murders and gang violence that follow the games is the only "exciting" aspect of soccer.

 

[seajoy]

OK--I'll email some to ya.

waiting...........

 

[Studeclunker]

Aloe Vera. Lots of it.

Don't have any....send some my way.

OK--I'll email some to ya.

waiting...........

Is this kinda like the thing Willy Wonka does to Mike Teevee and the chocolate bar??? If so, better get a really big tube, Rad.

 

[seajoy]

I found some sun burn spray gel with aloe and lidocaine under my sink. Hadn't seen that since summer.

Anyway, it's cut the pain some but the burn still looks nasty.

 

[RadMan]

Is this kinda like the thing Willy Wonka does to Mike Teevee and the chocolate bar??? If so, better get a really big tube, Rad.

 

[ctay]

My oldest son played soccer since he was 5 or 6 yrs old played all the way through school and even joined a mens league and played until last summer when he got kicked in the shin real good, either it broke his leg or popped it out of joint or something like that and tore a ligament bad enough he had to have surgery and they put a dead person's ligament in it.

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Anybody have an idea on how to heal a burn? I burned my hand in the oven while taking out a pizza the other night, now my hand is pretty red and gross looking.

I've used some anti-biotic ointment and a large bandage for now. I do think it's infected.

It's not infected. Just inflamed.

My answer may also inflame a few members, but this truly does bring relief and healing.

I learned about this from an old blacksmith that I worked with when I was in high school.

Urinate on it.

I learned later that there is science behind this. The composition of urine is sterile, and gives it antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Uric acid, phosphates, other salts, and even some hormones.

I'm not telling you to try it, but I know first hand (no pun intended) that it does work. Almost instant relief.

Mark

 

[seajoy]

I'm not telling you to try it, but I know first hand (no pun intended) that it does work. Almost instant relief.

Mark

Ummmm....well, I did ask for ideas as to how to heal a burn.

 

[WildStrawberry]

Heh, urine is sterile, that's a fact. And I've heard the same thing.

Not sure I'd recommend it...but I have heard it.

Seajoy, now that the burn has stopped burning, you can use a little ice to bring down any swelling. Take an aspirin (or tylenol if you're cursed like me and can't take any NSADS) and keep the hand elevated. (that helps with the pain) If there are any blisters, DO NOT pop them. Let them be because the liquid inside helps with the burn. If they pop on their own, put nesporin on them and call your doctor.

When I worked in the ER, we'd use a bit of Dreft laundry soap to soak burns in to help them stop burning. It's a very very gentle soap. Dreft, cool water and then a bit of ice in the water once the burn had stopped. (burns keep burning even when you pull away from the heat.)

I sure hope it feels better soon!

Kae

 

[seajoy]

When I worked in the ER, we'd use a bit of Dreft laundry soap to soak burns in to help them stop burning. It's a very very gentle soap. Dreft, cool water and then a bit of ice in the water once the burn had stopped. (burns keep burning even when you pull away from the heat.)

I sure hope it feels better soon!

Kae

Thanks Kae!

I think Rad's idea of aloe is working. Not so much redness today. I think I'll leave Mark's idea alone for this round.

Funny thing, I worked in an ER for 7yrs and couldn't for the life of me, remember the tricks for healing a burn. (no, I wasn't a nurse....I was a receptionist/gopher )

Anyway, thanks everyone for the ideas.....even the whacky sounding ones!

Kae, hope you are feeling better, too!

 

[Zecryphon]

Heh, urine is sterile, that's a fact. And I've heard the same thing.

Not sure I'd recommend it...but I have heard it.

Seajoy, now that the burn has stopped burning, you can use a little ice to bring down any swelling. Take an aspirin (or tylenol if you're cursed like me and can't take any NSADS) and keep the hand elevated. (that helps with the pain) If there are any blisters, DO NOT pop them. Let them be because the liquid inside helps with the burn. If they pop on their own, put nesporin on them and call your doctor.

When I worked in the ER, we'd use a bit of Dreft laundry soap to soak burns in to help them stop burning. It's a very very gentle soap. Dreft, cool water and then a bit of ice in the water once the burn had stopped. (burns keep burning even when you pull away from the heat.)

I sure hope it feels better soon!

Kae

"and keep the hand elevated."

She's a Lutheran. She is forbidden to elevate her hands in any way.

 

[seajoy]

She's a Lutheran. She is forbidden to elevate her hands in any way.

My parents, brother, and sister are Fundy...if that helps any.

 

[Zecryphon]

My parents, brother, and sister are Fundy...if that helps any.

So it's elevation by association then? LOL

 

[DaRev]

My parents, brother, and sister are Fundy...if that helps any.

Have one of them hold it up for you.

Plausible deniability.

 

[Zecryphon]

Have one of them hold it up for you.

Plausible deniability.

But what about that whole "if your hand causes you to sin" thing? I'd rather have a burnt hand than a stump. LOL

 

[seajoy]

Have one of them hold it up for you.

Moses must have been Lutheran. Didn't his brother Aaron help hold up his arms?

 

[seajoy]

But what about that whole "if your hand causes you to sin" thing? I'd rather have a burnt hand than a stump. LOL

I must agree with you there! Especially since it's my left hand.....and being left handed...whoa, what a bummer that would be.