HELP I BURNED MY FACE

Aloe for the burns and either udderly smooth or bag balm to prevent scarring

I would put aquaphor on the burn.

Unless it's a second or third degree burn, and if it is, you should see a doctor (infections are problematic in more serious burns), I'd suggest you keep the area free of make-up, astringents, and anything alcohol based. Use A & D Ointment, Alocane, or a topical antimicrobial.

I'd suggest you go to your local pharmacy (even a CVS or Walgreens) and ask to speak to the pharmacist. He/She will likely look at the burn and be able to classify it. Then, they'll give you a recommendation for a topical solution to apply. Pharmacists are underutilized resources. They are more than willing to help, and because they are well educated in their field, they can be incredibly helpful in advising you when it comes to the day to day injuries we all deal with.

No no no!!!! Go to your doctor immediately. You need Silvadene, a prescription burn cream!

Calm down...she may not need a trip to a doctor, ER, and a prescription. If she does, that's what a pharmacist will tell her. OP, here are the four degrees of burns:

First Degree: Red, non-blistered skin. Yeah, it hurts.

Second Degree: Blisters and some thickening of the skin.

Third Degree: Widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance

Fourth Degree: All of the symptoms of a third degree burn, but the damage extends beyond the skin into tendons and bones

I've hit my neck and face with curling irons quite a few times over the years. Unless you hold the curling iron on the skin, grind your teeth, and watch the smoke stream into the air, your immediate, involuntary response will be to pull the iron away. Most of the time, you're left with a temporarily painful, first degree burn. However, if you have sustained a more serious burn, you'll need to see a doctor. Running to a doctor for a first degree burn and a directive to buy an OTC ointment is expensive. Only the OP knows how bad the burn is. Information abounds on the internet.

Asking for medical information on a wedding forum is hit and miss. Honestly, if I thought, for a minute, that I had burned myself that badly, I'd be at the ER or my doctor's office.

Aloe then coconut oil

I would go with @Centerpiece's advice. Over a year ago I burnt the hell out of my forehead lighting the fire pit (I don't light it anymore). I just kept the area clean and used A&D ointment and it cleared up within two weeks. No scarring.

Aloe vera and coconut oil

Silvadene is ONLY used for burns that you are trying to "eat off" dead skin, usually blackened skin. If you need Silvadene, you WILL be in the hospital. In 25 years of nursing I have never seen it used for a minor, superficial burn.

If you are concerned about scarring, after the burn heals, use Bio-Oil (or the generic version) or cocoa butter.

Once the burn is healed, keep Vitamin E oil on it! Just get Vitamin E tablets and stab them with a pin and run the oil on the scar. Helps tremendously.

Keeping it uncovered as much as you can will help - Burns need to breath to heal correctly.

Do not cover it up with makeup or heavy lotions.

Burn ointment is good and keeping it clean. Do not pick at the scab no matter how itchy it gets! It has more than enough time to heal naturally. Once the burn scab is gone make sure you apply sunscreen very well EVERY DAY to that needs skin. It is more delicate. Ideally keep it under a hat or umbrella for long times in the sun.

Four years ago I passed out into a bon fire. I was careful and took care of all the Burns and you wouldn't know I badly burned my face if you didn't know. My hands have a few marks - but it was harder to leave those scabs to heal - I needed hands.

I got medical attention - but they didn't do anything for the Burns that I didn't do at home.

You have to go to a doctor get silvede for the burn and then have them prescribe you recedo for the scarring. ETA: And now that it's warmer out you HAVE to put sunscreen on the burn. I work for a dermatologist.

@Kimi I use silvadene for burns and I've never been to the hospital for the burn. I work for a dermatologist and that's what they recommend/prescribe for it.

Wow misinformation abounds. OP, listen to Centerpiece.

(This is not medical advice)

When the skin heals bio oil does wonders to help stop and reduce scaring.. You just rub it into the skin.

Silver gel or silver cream -- a super strange trick I learned years ago when I was teaching myself how to use a curling iron! I kept applying multiple times daily and no scarring.

I still disagree that a superficial burn needs Silvadene. I have burned my forehead numerous times with my curling iron.

OP, see your own medical professional and follow their treatment plan/suggestions. Obviously we all have different experiences that worked for us.

I've used Silvadene for small burns before at home. Our doctor prescribed It. It kept it from getting infected and scarring badly. Yes, Silvadene is used in hospitals, but can also be prescribed for home use. I literally have a tub of it in my bathroom right now. Don't put anything on it without consulting a physician or wound care person, as putting something wrong on it could make it worse.

A&D ointment will help. It works wonders on tattoos so I used it a whole back after burning myself pulling a cake out of the oven (I know, I'm a loser lol). It left a very minimal scar but a minor scar is easier to cover than a scab

Another nurse here and I agree with Kimi, we use Silvadene because it's antimicrobial and can penetrate necrotic tissue and also helps to debride it.