Feeling Sorry For Myself

[sherrardk]

Not concentrating properly when cooking tea, managed to pour boiling water all over my hand. Have had it in a bowl of cold water for 2 1/2 hours, parts of it still really hurt when I take it out & feel slightly sick. Luckily I took my watch and rings off straight away :(

[EcclesCake]

How is your hand today?

[sherrardk]

Thanks for asking, my hand and fingers are swollen, but only one nasty blister and a bit sore all over.

[jno]

the worst is over then.... you did the right thing. I've heard running water is better than still, but I don't really know why (maybe still water is gradually heated by your hand?)

[pixie373]

Yes, to keep it cooler and cleaner, jno and wash away anything that might cause infection.

[woofgang]

running is more painful than still though (personal experience)

[pixie373]

It is, if you run it directly onto the burn. Directing on to the back of your wrist and letting it run down your hand is better. I usually find, if it's cold, it numbs it a bit, too.

[Gill1941]

Poured boiling water over back of right hand a few years ago and Minor Injuries unit treated it with Vaseline. Had to go twice a week for dressings and it healed up fine.
Must keep it clean and covered. Good luck. It will be painful for a while.