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Burned my finger while cooking. Advise to ease pain?

I thoughtlessly grabbed the lid of a thing I was cooking in the oven (400F) and burned the index finger of my left hand and a little bit of my thumb too. Having my finger in ice cold water eases the pain completely, but almost as soon as I take my finger off the ice cold water the burning pain gets back. That was about 2 hours ago. The finger itself doens't look too bad, other than the fact that I have a band of fingerprints missing, but the pain is bad enough I won't be able to get any sleep unless I ease the pain, and of course I can't sleep with my hand immersed in ice cold water... I do have an ice pack that's probably my only hope, but I wonder if there are other burn pain relievers or suggestions to ease the burning pain...? I've heard of applying butter or toothpaste to the burned area. I tried butter but it doesn't seem to be doing anything (although it may help it to get/feel worse). Any suggestions...? (I don't have any drugs or painkillers at home either...)
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SW-User
A slice of raw potato can be applied to minor burns. Begin by cutting a raw potato into slices. Then, take one of those slices and slowly rub it on the area of the burn. It is better if the juice of potato gets released over the burn.

Honey can prevent bacteria from infection. Spread honey on gauze and place the dressing on the burned area. You can change this bandage four times a day.


Take a wet tea bag and apply it on the burn. Make sure that the tea bag is cold to avoid adding more heat to the area.

Vanilla extract or vinegar.


These are a couple things I know of.
drymer · 56-60, M
@SW-User Many thanks. I'll try the tea bag as I don't have any potato at home...
SW-User
@drymer your welcome. I hope it works.