I burned the crap out of my arm

lulupinkerton

Hot oil splattered onto my forearm.  I have never had a burn this bad.  It instantly melted my skin off in certain spots.  I need to figure out how to take care of it.  I am off to google, but leave any suggestions.

neonstarfish

lukewarm to slightly cold water, DONT WRAP IT UP. It needs to breath, I know how much it hurts, im a chef, ive coated my entire hand in oil before and you shouldnt cover it if you can. A good strength aloe gel helped a little, but I had to slather it on.

aocain02@yahoo.com

neonstarfish:

lukewarm to slightly cold water, DONT WRAP IT UP. It needs to breath, I know how much it hurts, im a chef, ive coated my entire hand in oil before and you shouldnt cover it if you can. A good strength aloe gel helped a little, but I had to slather it on.

This.  Apparently you can put neosporin on a burn too if it's painful.  I don't know if you can use that while pregnant though.

neonstarfish

But there isn't really alot you can do but let it breath. I would, however make sure that the part where it melted off skin are okay, that sounds like a second to bare third degree burn. So be careful and keep those areas clean.

CKLee1107

ooo, owie!!! Well, nothing to add, they covered it pretty well so keep it clean and be extra careful with your arm for a while....Feel better! GL

lulupinkerton

Thank you for all of the advice and well wishes ladies!  I might need to stay away from the kitchen while I am so darn clumsy.