What should I do if my hand is scalded by boiling water?
Disease description:
I accidentally scalded my hand with boiling water yesterday. It's very painful, and rinsing with cool water didn't seem to help. I'd like to ask the doctor: what should I do if my hand is scalded by boiling water?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
After a hand burn, the following measures should be taken:
1. **Rinse with cold water**: After a hand burn, rinsing with cold water can help lower the skin temperature and prevent the burn symptoms from worsening.
2. **Disinfection**: If the skin becomes broken or ulcerated after a hand burn, disinfect the area using alcohol or povidone-iodine to prevent bacterial infection.
3. **Apply medication**: If the burn symptoms are severe and extensive skin ulceration occurs, apply burn ointment under a doctor's guidance. Gently spread the medication on the skin surface to promote healing.
