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[chickencam]

My ED has a burn on her thumb which is about 1cm x 1/2cm. We have covered it with a blister plaster, I just wanted to check if those in the know think that this will be ok.

 

It was caused by an indoor firework on her birthday cake which she lit outside and the wind caught it as it lit. she was at uni and has popped home overnight tonight.

[The Dogmother]

The main thing with burn blisters is to avoid breaking them, but I'm sure you know this.

 

Keep it clean and covered, a blister plaster will be fine. We use Burnshield dressings at work and they seem to work very well. Jelonet is also excellent; I have used it myself.

[chickencam]

Thanks DM, unfortunately it was already burst when she came home, she had a plaster on it, which we have replaced with a blister plaster. It doesn't look too deep but is still a fair sized open wound.

[Cinnamon]

I now always keep a tube of Acriflex in the kitchen, as I am prone to catching my arms on the cooker edge

Its brilliant stuff & stops the blister from forming, but now it has, a proper plaster for blisters will do just fine.

We swear by Compeed blister plasters for new shoes days

[chickencam]

Thanks

 

Blister plasters are my new discovery, YD had an enormous blister from a new pair of boots, they took most of the back of her heel off. they seem to be doing the trick.

 

I took ED to our local pharmacy and had a word with the pharmacist who told us just to keep it covered with a melolin dressing when out and about but to let the air get to it when at home. She is back at uni now so hopefully she will keep an eye out for infection, I have told her what to look out for.

[Elinor]

Hi - I’m new to this site.  I had a freeze burn from an ice pack which needed antibiotics and antibacterial cream.  It’s healing nicely at 17 days post incident, but red.  Don’t want to have a scar if possible, as it’s on my shoulder.  Would Compeed plaster help now, or silicone plasters be better?  Thanks!