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What to do with my burn?

Issue
Ok, I was cooking.
(Me + Cooking = Bad Idea)
And I didn't know what to do with the oil.
So, I went to throw it outside.
(I guess that's what most people do?)
And I had one hand on the handle, and the other one was too hot.
So I was opening the door.
And part of my index finger touched the pot and I was going to dropped it, but instead I held onto it and got it back up.
It's been a few hours and I've held it under cold water and put ointment stuff on it.
I think there's a blister on it with white clear liquid stuff inside.
Should I do anything else?
Or do I just leave it like this and wait to see what happens?
And if it pops or something, will it hurt?
And I'm 13 and I guess this is the first burn I've ever had.

Best Tip

You don't need to go to an ER. It's only part of your index finger, not your entire hand. Don't pop the blister. Put a bandaid on it. If it pops by itself, it will probably hurt. Just keep it clean and keep it covered. It's sore now but it will heal by itself.

I can't believe all the bad suggestions you're getting! I'm surprised no one's suggested amputation. I suppose that's next. Source(s): I'm a nurse.

Others
ANY BURNS TO THE HAND NEED HOSPITAL TREATMENT
SOURCE: Fully trained emergency 1st aider - current teachings are that ANY burns to the hands, face or groin, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, should be treated by a doctor.
When you cook with oil it is very dangerous, you are suppose to put it into a cup after you are done and let it cool off and then throw it away...dont through it outside or down the drain...if you think its bad..tell your parents...they will be able to tell you if it is a 2nd or 3rd degree burn...most likely you now have blister..dont pop it...it will get infected if you do...let it breathe..and put bateria fighting ointment on it....if it hurts tell your parents and take some motrin for the pain, if you dont fell it...you definately need to go to the doctor because you burned deep into your skin..i hope you feel better.
FYI, next time you get burn put egg white on it so that you won't get any blisters.
Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is termed a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.

If the second-degree burn is no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin
or buttocks, or over a major joint, get medical help immediately.

For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old 鈥?doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.

Caution

Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.