Blister from oil burn / scalding, do I need to see a doctor?

Dinesh VG

Family Medicine · Straits Clinic Anchorpoint

Hi @Jo_c sorry to hear about this accident! De-roofing the blister yourself is not recommended due to the infection risk which can make things worse. Do take some pain killers and go for a review with a GP near your home as soon as you can, especially if there is no pain or decreased sensation.

Before you leave, check your vaccination records and bring the latest ones along with you if you can (specifically check "Tetanus" vaccine or "DTP" vaccine if you have them). Hope this helps!

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Anonymous Person who asked 26 Apr

Thank you very much for your advise. Will go vist the doctor tomorrow morning, only worry is it may burst unintentionally tonight during sleep as it had balloon up like an overgrown slug. Slight numbing pain in the the area when moved, otherwise bearable, hope it's nothing of a concern. Had not had any vaccine in the last 20 years. Would I be getting a jab because of this?

Dinesh VG Answering clinician 26 Apr

@Jo_c no problem! Right I see, and yes you may need a jab for this depending on the doctor’s examination findings today.

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