i'm really sorry to hear you got burned. a burn on the fingers can be incredibly painful because there are so many nerve endings there. you did a pretty good job with burn first aid so i congratulate you on that. one thing i would say is never apply rubbing alcohol to a burn. alcohol is very drying and you want to keep burns moist. applying ice is not recommended. next time (oh and i'm sorry to say there will be a 'next time') try holding the burned area under cool running water instead. you might want to check out this webmd article on " determining the seriousness of a burn " so you can try to make an informed decision about what to do with your current burn. my concern as a nurse is your description of the burned area as "white with brown spots on it. " this could be indicative of a serious burn even a third-degree burn. third degree burns no matter how small they may be require medical attention. for your safety i would suggest you seek medical attention as soon as possible. you would not want to risk serious damage (such as loss of function in your finger or a serious infection) by being overly cautious. don't feel silly for seeing a doctor over a "small" burn. use this as a learning experience and ask the healthcare professionals to advise you how to evaluate a burn the next time. wishing you well!
possible 3rd degree burn. what do i do? . i got aburn on my right hand on the bottom of my index finger on the side closer to the thumb. it is only about 2cm long. i got the burn on red hot metal of oven. the skin has turned white and has brown spots on it. no blister has formed its pretty much flat and it doesnt hurt a lot although there is a little stinging. i applied ice aloe washed it off used alcohol to clean it and then polysporin on top and bandaged it. is the burn third degree? should i go to the doctor? i'm a young adult.