HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Burned On A Hair Straightening Iron. Applied Neosporin. What Can I Do To Treat This?

default
Posted on Fri, 12 Oct 2012
Question: My son just burned himself on a hair straightening iron. . . It is a small circle the size of a pea but has a surrounding red patch of about 1.5 inches. The little circle does not look to XXXXXXX or indented but the skin inside of it is a whiter color then his normal skin tone. What can I do to treat this? I have applied neosporin and put a bandaid on it. Is there anything else I can do to treat this and make his pain less. He is fussing and saying it hurts.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (50 minutes later)
Dear XXXXXXX,

Thanks for your query on XXXXXXX

Superficial burns are very painful as the nerve endings are injured. You have done the right thing by applying the ointment and band aid. You can give him paracetamol/acetaminophen syrup three times a day to reduce the pain.

Over the next day or two you should just ensure that the wound is clean and dry. It shall take a few days to heal with new skin covering the wound.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son a speedy recovery...

Regards,

RKK
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal

Pediatrician

Practicing since :1976

Answered : 1872 Questions

Ask a specialist now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Burned On A Hair Straightening Iron. Applied Neosporin. What Can I Do To Treat This?

Dear XXXXXXX,

Thanks for your query on XXXXXXX

Superficial burns are very painful as the nerve endings are injured. You have done the right thing by applying the ointment and band aid. You can give him paracetamol/acetaminophen syrup three times a day to reduce the pain.

Over the next day or two you should just ensure that the wound is clean and dry. It shall take a few days to heal with new skin covering the wound.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son a speedy recovery...

Regards,

RKK