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burnt finger

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
ive just burnt my finger really badly, anyone got any tips to stop it hurting? Ive put it under water for awhile.

thanks

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Keep it under water until it stops hurting or for 10 mins, whichever is the longer time.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    keep your finger on a bag of frozen peas

    and my grandma swears if you rub honey on it then the sting will go away
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    well ive had it in a glass of water for about 20 mins, still hurts, but i think its just cold more than anything. I may try the honey though :chin:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    you need running cold water
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    :blush: didnt think it would make a difference
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i was told once that if u put ketchup on a burn it will take the pain away and prevent it from blistering!how true that is i do not know hmmmmm...!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    no no no! don't put food on it!! it's an old wives tale.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    yeah i wasnt sure on that one.i was told that by a student doctor!will be watching out from where she works!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i can't see them prescribing ketchup to treat burns, can you?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I wouldn't put anything like honey on it
    Just keep it under cold water till it stops hurting...nothing more you can do really
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    its a bit better now, im sure by the morning it will be fine. I didnt put any food on it by the way, didnt want sticky fingers :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Never put anything on burns. Running cold water, for AT LEAST ten minutes. If you take a roast lamb from the oven, a splash of water won't cool it down - same system.

    Keep it clean - DON'T BURST THE BLISTER [if you get one]
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