Question
A child accidentally got burned on the foot while playing, causing a large area of redness and swelling. The parent initially treated the burn with cold water and then took the child to the outpatient department of the hospital. After two days, there was no significant improvement in the child’s wound, and the parent hopes to understand how to properly handle a child’s burn.
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to provide you with an answer. Based on your description, the child’s foot burn did not result in skin breakdown or blisters, indicating that the burn severity is not severe. It was correct to use cold water to relieve the pain immediately after the incident. Since the child’s skin burn is relatively minor, there is no need to be overly concerned. It is normal that the wound has not fully recovered after just two days. Please continue to monitor the child’s wound condition and follow the doctor’s guidance for subsequent care.