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sr When your health concerns can't wait.

Ask Dr. Vieder

My husband recently touched the hot part of the lawnmower, and then I had a splatter burn in the kitchen.
What's the best way to treat a burn right after it happens?

The initial treatment for any type of burn focuses around three primary areas of concern: pain management (cool the burn),
wound management (clean the burn) and infection control. Initially, the best way to manage the pain of the burn is to cool it.
Do not apply any type of skin disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.

Running cold tap water along the burn, placing the area of the burn in cold water (not ice-water) or applying
an ice pack, as long as it is not directly on the skin surface, can really help control the pain.

The best way to clean a burn is to simply use gentle soap and water. Gently blot the area dry after cleaning
and apply a dry sterile, nonstick dressing. This will really help to prevent any infection from starting.

How do I know if it's serious enough to make a trip to the urgent care or my doctor?

You should seek professional medical help for a burn which develops any type of blister and involves the face, hands or
fingers, genitals or feet. Also, any burn that encircles a body part such as an arm or leg can cause significant compromise to
the vascular flow in that extremity and should be evaluated. Essentially any burn that causes blistering or worse should be
evaluated by a physician. If the burn just causes a localized area of redness and pain, this can frequently be managed at home.

Any tips for avoiding burns?

Avoiding burns generally just takes common sense and the ability to predict vulnerable circumstances. Use extra caution by
wearing shirts with long sleeves when cooking on a stovetop, as there may be spatter from cooking grease. Always use
two hands when handling pots of hot water or other hot liquids to avoid accidental spills. Keep hot foods, drinks,
clothing irons and curling irons away from the edge of counters and tables where children might be able to grab them.
Also, in older homes make sure that you have anti—scald devices installed on your showers, baths and faucets.

For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at

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Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield

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