 [ Symptoms ] my sis is 4 months pregnant n has a really bad tooth ache what can she do she is anemic and has gained 3 5lbs over [ Disease ] i am 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 am 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 do not 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