What to do for skin burned red
Oct 21, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Lingjuan
Introduction
Skin redness due to burns is usually caused by exposure to high-temperature steam or hot liquids. Symptoms can be alleviated by rinsing with cool water, disinfecting the wound, and medical treatment as recommended by a doctor. Skin redness from burns may lead to other related symptoms, so prompt medical attention is advised. Additionally, proper skin care in daily life, including keeping the skin dry and clean, is recommended.
Skin scalding and redness are usually caused by contact with high-temperature steam or hot liquids. Symptoms can be alleviated through methods such as rinsing with cold water, wound disinfection, and medication, as recommended by a physician.
1. Home Care
Cold Water Rinsing
After skin is scalded by a high-temperature object, it is advisable to remove clothing covering the affected area and immediately rinse thoroughly with large amounts of cold water. This helps remove residual heat from the skin surface and reduces ongoing damage to skin cells caused by high temperatures. However, if the scald covers a large area, cold water rinsing is not recommended, as alternating temperatures may trigger strong nervous system reactions and potentially lead to shock.
2. Professional Treatment
1. Wound Disinfection
When skin becomes red due to contact with a high-temperature object, topical antiseptics such as calamine lotion, medical-grade alcohol, or povidone-iodine solution should be used for local wound cleaning as directed by a doctor. Reddened skin may develop into blisters; timely debridement is necessary to prevent widespread skin infections. After cleaning, avoid exposing the affected skin to water and keep the area dry.
2. Medication
Severe pain often occurs after skin scalds. Pain relief can be achieved with analgesic medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or naproxen tablets, as advised by a doctor. Topical treatments such as burn ointments or moist burn creams may also be applied to the affected area.
Skin redness from scalding may lead to other related symptoms. It is recommended to seek prompt medical attention. Additionally, proper skin care in daily life—keeping the skin clean and dry—is advised to prevent infection.
