What to do if a child has blisters caused by burns

If burns are not treated correctly, normal treatment may be delayed or even worse. Children's skin is delicate and can easily blister after being burned, leaving ugly scars. So what should you do if your child has blisters from a burn? Can you apply cooling oil at home? What first aid measures can parents take before sending their children to the hospital? Is there anything that can temporarily relieve a child's pain?

Many parents become panic-stricken after their children are scalded. They don't know what to do or how to comfort their distressed children, and may even further scratch the burned skin. Here are some tips on how to deal with burns. These simple and practical methods can temporarily relieve your child’s pain.

If the burned area is blistered or peeling, do not touch it and go to the surgeon immediately for treatment. Never apply oil. Things that are applied at home often cause suppuration, which is the main reason for leaving scars on the burned areas. Never pick at blisters caused by burns at home. If the area is not large, there will only be local blistering, erythema, fever, swelling and pain.

The following methods can be adopted: first rinse the wound with cold water, then use professional burn and scald medicine to treat it. It is advisable to use exposure therapy, that is, after applying the medicine, there is no need to bandage it, but directly expose it to the air to allow the wound to heal.

Doctor's advice:

1. Rinse the wound with cold water first, then soak the wound in cold water for half an hour. The earlier the soaking time and the lower the water temperature, the better. However, if the wound has blistered or broken, do not soak it to prevent infection.

2. Gently apply light salt water to the wound to reduce inflammation.

3. Apply soy sauce, honey, lard, dog oil, or ginger juice on the wound to achieve the desired effect.

4. Use egg white, cooked honey or sesame oil, mix well and apply to the wound to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

5. Cut a few slices of raw pear and apply them to the injured area. It has astringent and analgesic effects.

By mastering these tips on dealing with blisters and burns, parents will be able to handle such accidents with ease when they occur. Of course, no one wants this kind of thing to happen, but it's always a good idea to be prepared. Otherwise, parents can only watch their children cry and scream in pain without being able to do anything.