How to Chemical Burns On Scalp

Chemical burns on the scalp may be treated at home if they are minor. You can tell the difference between a first degree burn and a second degree burn by the amount of blistering that appears shortly after the incident occurs and the reaction of the person who has been burned, Chemcial burns on the scalp are usually brought on by misuse of home bleaching kits or unintentional accidents at the workplace.

Things You'll Need

• warm water
• wash cloth
• comb
• gauze

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Instructions

How to Treat Chemcial Burns on the Scalp

• 1

  Assess the situation. Make sure the person is conscious and able to breathe before treating the wound. If you have been burned, take a moment to determine how your body is reacting to the injury. If you cannot breathe or if you feel dizzy, you should contact emergency medical personnel.

• 2

  Run your head under warm water for at least 20 minutes to remove any left over chemicals on your scalp. To do this, turn on your shower or faucet. Tilt your head back so the water will run off the sides of your face. This will help prevent chemicals from infecting your eyes. Keep your eyes closed until the chemicals have been safely removed from your scalp.

• 3

  Use a wash cloth or hand towel to remove excess water. Avoid touching the area that has been burned.

• 4

  Examine your scalp to see how extensive the damage is. You may need to comb hair back to see the injury clearly. You may need to cut portions of your hair to see the injury.

• 5

  Wrap the area using gauze. If the area continues to burn, you may need to apply topical burn medication or seek medical attention.