What should I do when hot oil splashed on my hands?

Question

Hello doctor,

Yesterday while preparing food, a spoon full of hot oil splashed on my hand. Small blisters started popping up, and it started getting more significant. By today morning, the skin around the blisters has become black. I applied ice and cold water and also one over-the-counter cream. Please find attached the picture of the burn.

Should I keep applying ice or should I do anything more to expedite the healing?

Is it healing as it is supposed to be?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

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I have seen your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed superficial burn. Take injection Tetanus and use Silverex ointment (Silver Nitrate) local application twice daily for one week after consulting your general physician or nearby dermatologist.

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Answer 2

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If your lesions got rupture, then you can use silver dressing which will fasten your healing process. If you have not taken Tetanus injection in the last five years then must take.

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Answer 3

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I have seen your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All superficial burns pain a lot. You can take tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) one tablet twice a day after consulting your GP or near by dermatologist. Keep continuing Silverex and silver dressing for another seven days.

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Answer 4

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Yes, it is healing. Do continue Silverex and silver dressing for seven more days after consulting your GP or near by dermatologist.

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