How to relieve the pain in the burned inner palm and thumb?
Patient: i lifted an aluminum pan that was sitting next to a gas burner on high. it was extremely hot and instantly burned my inner palm and thumb. i put ice on it immediate an d now hold a glass full of ice water to ease the extreme pain. the skin on inner thumb is pure white. i took 2 advil and took 2 more 2 hours later. the pain is extreme. what else should i do besides keep holding this glass of ice water?? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The dermatological conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. So I can only give general advice.The area is going to get worse before it gets better, and it is likely to have some skin falling off.Medical intervention is going to be helpful at that point. For pain acutely, Aspirin-like drugs and the ice is about the only things likely to do anything.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.