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In reply to the discussion: Treating Minor Hot Oil Burns on the Skin [View all]Caliman73
(11,730 posts)37. Cool water rinse.
Never butter. That makes the burn worse. You want to reduce the temperature on the skin. Ice can damage skin if left on too long too, so cool water, then maybe aloe or vitamin E the help soothe and repair the skin.
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No honey, it just provides food for any bacteria that happens to enter the area.
unitedwethrive
Aug 2019
#35
Cold water with just enough ice to prevent freeze damaging tissue. The only good way ...
marble falls
Aug 2019
#4
Aloe plant. I have one in my kitchen. Break off a stem and dab every 15 minutes or so.
Claritie Pixie
Aug 2019
#22
But putting it under cold water ASAP can keep the burn from spreading into deeper layers of the skin
pnwmom
Aug 2019
#24