Question
During lunchtime cooking, some boiling oil splashed onto my face, causing the skin to become red. Now, the face is still red with alternating red and white patches. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
This situation generally falls under the category of burns and requires the application of burn ointment for treatment. If the skin is intact, it is recommended to apply burn ointment two to three times a day, which usually takes three to four days to heal. To keep the wound clean and reduce the risk of bacterial infection, use clean or sterile gauze or towels to cover and secure the wound. The skin splashed by hot oil is usually more fragile because the cells in the stratum corneum die in large numbers. Using sterile gauze to cover the area can help isolate external contaminants to some extent.