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2020-04-26 13:05:30 UTC

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Blister from oil burn / scalding, do I need to see a doctor?

Had scald the back of my hand (more than 3cm in area) earlier today, and the blister had swollen up pretty big (2cm length × 1cm height). Do I need to to go see a doctor? I have antiseptic cream at home, can I burst the blister, deroof the skin and apply the cream on the wound?

(IMAGES MIGHT BE POTENTIALLY DISTURBING, CLICK TO REMOVE BLUR)

Dr. Dinesh G• • 2020-04-26 14:18:59 UTC

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Hi @Jo_c sorry to hear about this accident! De-roofing the blister yourself is not recommended due to the infection risk which can make things worse. Do take some pain killers and go for a review with a GP near your home as soon as you can, especially if there is no pain or decreased sensation.

Before you leave, check your vaccination records and bring the latest ones along with you if you can (specifically check "Tetanus" vaccine or "DTP" vaccine if you have them). Hope this helps!

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@Jo_c•2020-04-26 14:37:41 UTC

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Thank you very much for your advise. Will go vist the doctor tomorrow morning, only worry is it may burst unintentionally tonight during sleep as it had balloon up like an overgrown slug. Slight numbing pain in the the area when moved, otherwise bearable, hope it's nothing of a concern. Had not had any vaccine in the last 20 years. Would I be getting a jab because of this?