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Treatment for Grease Burns on Your Hand

Grease burns are labeled as scalds because they are inflicted by hot liquids. The pain accompanied by a hot grease burn can range from mild to severe, but all types should receive aid.

  1. Cleanse

    • Immediately rinse the burn area with cool water to calm the pain and cleanse the skin. Ice should be avoided because it may further damage skin or burst a blister.

    Protect

    • The burned area should be protected from infection with a clean, dry bandage or cloth. Make sure to wrap gently; a tight bandage can cause pressure and additional irritation from friction.

    Medicate

    • To alleviate the pain, take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication (such as Advil, Motrin or Aleve) and apply aloe to soothe the skin surface and aid in healing.

    Avoid

    • Don't cover grease burns with any type of ointment or salve, because the grease base may trap in heat. To avoid infection, don't burst blisters or pick at the skin.

    Seek Help

    • Seek medical attention if the burn is above a first-degree, which is just redness. Second-degree burns show blisters, and third-degree burns are the most severe, with all layers of skin being damaged with a dry, charred appearance.

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