Question

The pain on my younger brother’s handback is not a burn and has a burning sensation. Do I need to take him to the hospital for treatment? How long will the treatment take? Please help me, thank you!

Answer

Hello, there is no need to worry too much. Cases like this are often not severe and can heal on their own. Simply apply some burn ointment during this period, but make sure not to eat raw ginger or garlic. If there are no blister-like rashes caused by burns, it may be due to varicella-zoster virus infection, and you can consider using Acyclovir ointment for topical antiviral treatment. Also, avoid scratching the clothing, and if the skin breaks, you will need to clean and disinfect with povidone-iodine solution to prevent secondary infection.