How to relieve pain from a finger burn that is red

Written by Li Xiao Lin
Emergency Department
Updated on September 10, 2024
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Redness and pain have occurred in the finger due to a burn, indicating that the burn is not severe and has likely affected the epidermis and its terminal nerves, causing pain. First, to alleviate the pain, the burn can be immediately rinsed with cold water or running cold water for over half an hour. If pain relief is not significantly achieved by this method, oral pain relievers such as painkillers or celecoxib may be taken for pharmacological pain management, which should provide some relief. If oral medication is also ineffective, then it would be necessary to go to the hospital for muscle injection of pain-relief drugs. (Medication should be taken according to medical advice.)

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Why do burns on fingers blister?

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How to treat oil burns?

After being scalded by oil, it is necessary to quickly rinse the affected area with plenty of cold water or running tap water to alleviate pain, and then thoroughly disinfect it with iodophor. If blisters form after a scald, for smaller blisters, applying a moist burn cream can promote the healing of the wound. Small blisters generally can be absorbed on their own. If there are large blisters, you should first use a sterile syringe to aspirate the fluid inside the blister, while preserving the blister skin. At the same time, applying burn moistening cream to the surface can prevent infection. If the epidermis is broken, it is necessary to go to a formal hospital for treatment promptly. After a scald, it is important to eat lightly, consume more vegetables and fruits, and eat high-protein, nutritious foods to promote the healing of the wound. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, avoid getting the wound wet to prevent infection, and change dressings according to the doctor's instructions.

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What should I do if I get a burn on my face?

If a burn occurs on the face, first rinse the burned area with running tap water or immerse the burned part of the face in a basin of tap water to promptly reduce the temperature of the burn site and lessen heat damage to the deeper tissues. Be sure the water is not too cold and generally rinse or soak for about 30 minutes, until the pain at the wound site significantly eases, and then rinsing or soaking may be discontinued. After rinsing or soaking in cool water, observe the burned area. If the burn site is slightly purple and red, you can apply some burn ointment at home. If there are obvious blisters or the skin is broken, protect the burn site with a clean towel and go to the nearest hospital burn department for professional medical treatment quickly. Be sure to protect the blisters on the burn site to avoid bursting them.

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Can you take a bath with a burned finger?

Burned fingers can be washed during a bath, as long as the burned finger does not come into contact with running water. Of course, if the finger burn is only minor, merely affecting the epidermis, it actually does not matter if it comes into contact with water while bathing. However, if the burn is severe, then it must not come into contact with water to prevent infection and worsening of the condition. The main treatment for finger burns involves disinfecting and protecting the burned area, controlling infection, and promoting recovery. Bathing does not affect this process.