Question
Yesterday afternoon, my child developed a blister on their arm, with the skin slightly red and swollen. They spent the day at kindergarten and I didn’t notice any cause of burn. Could this be a burn, and if so, how should I handle it?
Answer
I’m happy to provide an answer to your medical concern. Based on the description, it can be inferred that the burn was caused by hot water splashing onto the skin, as burns tend to be scattered. I suggest taking your baby to the hospital for a follow-up consultation, where the doctor can treat the blister and apply burn ointment. The other red and swollen areas of the burn should also be treated with burn ointment, which will help in quick healing. There may be pigmentation after healing, but these pigmentation spots will gradually fade and disappear over time. Wishing your child a speedy recovery!