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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Hands And Fingers

My dad got freezer burn on his hand and he has to cook tomorrow for his job is there anything he can do to help his hand? Does he need to go to the hospital? His hand is swollen and his fingers are pink and purple. He said the white on his fingers is puss. He can barely use his hand when he is just in the house. Please help me so i can help him.
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
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Hello my friend
Thanks for your question on HCM

1st-degree burn.A first-degree burn is the least serious type, involving only the outer layer of skin. It may cause:
1.Redness
2.Swelling
3.Pain
So you should advice him to:
1.Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Try to do this quickly and gently, before the area swells.
2.Don't break small blisters if he have tham(no bigger than your little fingernail). If blisters break, gently clean the area with mild soap and water,
apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage.To not spread the puss.
3.Apply moisturizer, aloe vera lotion or gel, or low-dose hydrocortisone cream, which may provide relief in some cases.
4.If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen..

Hope this information is helpful
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Hands And Fingers

Hello my friend Thanks for your question on HCM 1st-degree burn.A first-degree burn is the least serious type, involving only the outer layer of skin. It may cause: 1.Redness 2.Swelling 3.Pain So you should advice him to: 1.Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Try to do this quickly and gently, before the area swells. 2.Don t break small blisters if he have tham(no bigger than your little fingernail). If blisters break, gently clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage.To not spread the puss. 3.Apply moisturizer, aloe vera lotion or gel, or low-dose hydrocortisone cream, which may provide relief in some cases. 4.If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.. Hope this information is helpful Best regards