Hot oil and I don't mix

If I ever meet with foul play, my autopsy should be interesting.  "Where did this woman get all of these scars?!?"

Tonight, I was cooking with very hot oil in our little slice of restaurant Heaven, fried chicken to be exact. I don't use a deep fryer for this recipe, as it makes the coating too crispy.  I can't remember why this happened, I just remember the very hot oil burning my left hand, all the way up almost to my shoulder. Ouchies. Luckily, I thought quickly, and wiped my arm on my apron to stop the oil from burning more.

I have a big blister on my finger that keeps opening up. Luckily, this happened much later, so I was able to legally handle food. Now, the whole back of my hand is seeping tiny amount of pus--there are little slits in my skin, not blisters yet.  This is most annoying, as I have only one good hand, and it's the right hand.

After I apply ointment, should I wrap my hand in gauze, at least for bedtime? Thanks.

Ooh, that sounds bad! You should probably get to the doctor. Bad burns get infected easily. Does it still feel like it's burning? If so, soak it in cold water until it doesn't. Don't cover a burn that's still burning; that just keeps the heat in. But yeah, if it's cool now, I'd cover it to prevent too many nasties from getting in.

Oh geez. I'm thinking maybe a doctor visit, if for nothing else than to make sure you have no infection. A burn infection can be serious. And I'm wondering, too, that if you don't cover it, if cat hair could get in it. I'm not being smart, truly....when you have cats, it's something to think about. Best to cover it.

I'm with you on the scars thing. I don't think I ever bake something without burning a finger or part of my arm, reaching in and out of the oven. It never fails.

You take care!

Oh gosh, burns are terrible. Been there

I am going to add my 2 cents and say you should see your doctor too.  It's a large area, and infections can set in fast.  Take some pain reliever, it will not only help reduce the pain but aid with the inflammation the burns cause.

Oh no. I agree you should get it checked out. I hope it feels better soon. :cross:

I would cover it with gauze during the day, but take it off at night to let it dry out. I've taken care of a lot of large burns and they almost always get infected, especially if they are kept covered too much. With such a large area burned you really should see a Dr, you don't want contractures to set in, or bad scars. He might be able to give you an antibiotic salve such as silvadene, which is great for burns. My husband used it fro HUGE blisters and burns on his shins and he healed up fine. I burnt my ring finger clear to the bone when I caught it in a wood stove between the wall and a log, it took me literally years to be able to bend it normally, but it healed fine too. All they did for me was give me a tetanus shot. Good luck, sending healing vibes!    

You can buy protective sleeves to help prevent this. You can also put damp linen towels over your arm.  There are also high heat gloves usually sold near the outdoor grill section in some dept stores. You can google fryer protection gloves.

and OUCH