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trisherina · 03-10-2006, 06:45 PM

Aloe vera direct from the plant will help reduce the likelihood of scarring. The reason your soup "kind of exploded" probably had to do with superheating. Read about it here in greater detail, but suffice it to say that liquids are best heated no more than one minute at a time (stopping after each minute to stir), or with a stir stick of some sort inserted.

trisherina · 03-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Whoops, sorry, didn't see your wikipedia link.

The best thing for burn PAIN, btw, is unconsciousness. However you achieve it is your little secret.

madasacutsnake · 03-10-2006, 08:49 PM

See if you can score some lignocaine gel from a medical friend.

I'd be putting an "occlusive" dressing like Op-site on it. Once it's not exposed to the air, it won't hurt so much and you can shower etc with no pain. Op-site is great for preventing scarring as well.

Zeismyhero · 03-11-2006, 10:12 AM

Thanks Trisher, and Mad...

Update: I had three cocktails last night and put a coldpack wrapped in a towel against it. Also got some of the numbing spray and some aloe vera, but I don't know anyone who can score me some lignocaine gel.

I woke up this morning and the fingers are numb, bright red and tight from the swelling, but I'm not in the pain I was yesterday. Now, it's just uncomfortable. Kind of tough to get all dolled up for work this morning (and it sucks to have to work at 8:00 on a Saturday, but I should just be thankful I have a good job, so I'll quit whining!)

Thanks for all your tips...I'm praying it doesn't blister and scar up...this is like, half my hand!

Zeismyhero · 03-14-2006, 04:03 PM

My hand is disgusting.

Zeismyhero · 03-14-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madasacutsnake

See if you can score some lignocaine gel from a medical friend.

I'd be putting an "occlusive" dressing like Op-site on it. Once it's not exposed to the air, it won't hurt so much and you can shower etc with no pain. Op-site is great for preventing scarring as well.

Thanks, Mad...

I just ordered some Op-site. I should have ordered it when you posted. My hand is totally wrecked.

madasacutsnake · 03-14-2006, 06:59 PM

Fluid will build up under the Op-site. Instead of changing the Op-site, puncture it with a sterilised pin and let the fluid drain. The longer you can go between changes the better.

lapietra · 03-14-2006, 07:32 PM

Did anyone else think "lawsuit" when they first read this thread?

ZIMH - take some pictures of your hand and send them to the company that makes the soup, with a gentle suggestion that they put a warning on the can label that microwaves have different wattages - and that they should build into the directions that you should leave the soup in the microwave for a minute before you remove it.

Poor baby. I hope it heals quick.

Zeismyhero · 03-16-2006, 02:03 PM

Thanks, La, for your thoughts and well wishes. I might just do that, though I'm happy to say, it's getting better.

Thanks To Madasacutsnake!

I got my Op site in the mail and guess what? I LOVE IT! Instant relief. It was like putting skin back on my fingers where there is now none. Because it is clear, its a little gorey now because you can see the florescent redness that was once fingers beneath the film, but that's OK! It feels sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better.

And it's itching, which must mean healing which means I'm growing new fingers.

And Trisherina? I plan to put aloe on when the Op site comes off. Good plan!

Thanks for being so nice and helpful everybody. Burns suck. Be careful with the microwaves!

madasacutsnake · 03-16-2006, 06:55 PM

03-10-2006, 06:45 PM	#16
trisherina meretricious dilettante Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,068	Aloe vera direct from the plant will help reduce the likelihood of scarring. The reason your soup "kind of exploded" probably had to do with superheating. Read about it here in greater detail, but suffice it to say that liquids are best heated no more than one minute at a time (stopping after each minute to stir), or with a stir stick of some sort inserted. __________________ Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -- Annie Dillard

03-10-2006, 06:56 PM	#17
trisherina meretricious dilettante Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,068	Whoops, sorry, didn't see your wikipedia link. The best thing for burn PAIN, btw, is unconsciousness. However you achieve it is your little secret. __________________ Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -- Annie Dillard

03-10-2006, 08:49 PM	#18
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	See if you can score some lignocaine gel from a medical friend. I'd be putting an "occlusive" dressing like Op-site on it. Once it's not exposed to the air, it won't hurt so much and you can shower etc with no pain. Op-site is great for preventing scarring as well. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

03-14-2006, 06:59 PM	#22
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	Fluid will build up under the Op-site. Instead of changing the Op-site, puncture it with a sterilised pin and let the fluid drain. The longer you can go between changes the better. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

03-14-2006, 07:32 PM	#23
lapietra half baked Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: just ducky Posts: 12,078	Did anyone else think "lawsuit" when they first read this thread? ZIMH - take some pictures of your hand and send them to the company that makes the soup, with a gentle suggestion that they put a warning on the can label that microwaves have different wattages - and that they should build into the directions that you should leave the soup in the microwave for a minute before you remove it. Poor baby. I hope it heals quick. __________________ “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.” ~ Mel Brooks

03-11-2006, 10:12 AM	#19
Zeismyhero Happy just to dance w/you Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing right behind you... Posts: 353	Thanks Trisher, and Mad... Update: I had three cocktails last night and put a coldpack wrapped in a towel against it. Also got some of the numbing spray and some aloe vera, but I don't know anyone who can score me some lignocaine gel. I woke up this morning and the fingers are numb, bright red and tight from the swelling, but I'm not in the pain I was yesterday. Now, it's just uncomfortable. Kind of tough to get all dolled up for work this morning (and it sucks to have to work at 8:00 on a Saturday, but I should just be thankful I have a good job, so I'll quit whining!) Thanks for all your tips...I'm praying it doesn't blister and scar up...this is like, half my hand!

03-14-2006, 04:03 PM	#20
Zeismyhero Happy just to dance w/you Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing right behind you... Posts: 353	My hand is disgusting.

03-16-2006, 02:03 PM	#24
Zeismyhero Happy just to dance w/you Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Standing right behind you... Posts: 353	Madasacutsnake is a genius...(but you already knew that, didn't you?) Thanks, La, for your thoughts and well wishes. I might just do that, though I'm happy to say, it's getting better. Thanks To Madasacutsnake! I got my Op site in the mail and guess what? I LOVE IT! Instant relief. It was like putting skin back on my fingers where there is now none. Because it is clear, its a little gorey now because you can see the florescent redness that was once fingers beneath the film, but that's OK! It feels sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better. And it's itching, which must mean healing which means I'm growing new fingers. And Trisherina? I plan to put aloe on when the Op site comes off. Good plan! Thanks for being so nice and helpful everybody. Burns suck. Be careful with the microwaves!

03-16-2006, 06:55 PM	#25
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	Heh. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

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