What should I do if my hand is burned and has developed blisters?

In daily life, spilling hot water or soup can cause burns and blisters on the hands, so it's important to address the issue promptly when it occurs. What should you do if your hand is burned and develops blisters?

What should you do if your hand is burned and develops blisters?

Treatment for burn-induced blisters is as follows: If you burn your hand at home, rinse it with cool water or apply a cold, damp towel as a compress. Small blisters the size of a grain of rice may resolve on their own and typically require no treatment. For larger blisters the size of a soybean or grape, especially when clearly filled with fluid, disinfect the area with iodophor first, then use a disposable sterile syringe to aspirate the fluid. Apply purple herb oil (Lithospermum oil) or zinc oxide ointment externally. If the blister breaks and there is significant fluid leakage, locally apply a cold wet compress using Kangfuxin solution, then mix jellyfish oil with recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel and apply it topically. Additionally, take roxithromycin capsules orally. It’s essential to keep the wound intact and avoid getting it wet. During treatment, avoid spicy and irritating foods and abstain from alcohol.

If the burned area develops blisters and peeling skin, do not disturb the blister—go directly to a surgical clinic. Never apply oily substances. Home remedies involving oils often lead to infection and increase the risk of scarring. For extensive or severe burns, seek immediate medical attention at a hospital.

For severe burns, medication should be used only under a doctor's guidance. In serious cases, skin grafting surgery may be required. Avoid scratching the area with your hands to prevent inflammation and scarring. We hope this information helps. Wishing you good health and happiness!