hot water burn home remedies - #20553
I am dealing with a bit of a mess after an accident in my kitchen. I was making pasta and, honestly, I wasn't paying attention. I tipped over the pot and got a hot water burn on my forearm. It hurt so much in the moment! I immediately ran cold water over it for a few minutes, but now I'm wondering what else I can do. I've been looking into hot water burn home remedies because I really want to avoid a trip to the doctor if I can help it. I mean, who has time for that, right? I've heard that things like aloe vera or honey can help, but how exactly should I apply them? Should I put them on right away or wait until the burn starts to cool down? Also, do you think I should cover it with a bandage or just leave it open to the air? I'm worried about infection and honestly, the whole thing just feels so overwhelming. What are some other hot water burn home remedies that actually work? How will I know if I'm treating it right or if I need to see a doctor after all? I could really use some advice from you all since I can't think straight right now!
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