How To Treat Citrus Burns

Hospitalization

Citrus burns are typically mild to moderate and rarely require a visit to the doctor or any medical intervention outside of home remedies. However, there are occasions when citrus burns escalate to severe and require a trip to a physician and sometimes hospitalization. This usually occurs when blistering becomes large, widespread and too painful to manage at home. If hospitalization is required, patients may be treated with intravenous antibiotics (if the skin has become infected) or have the blisters lanced to drain excess fluid. Aftercare procedures typically involve the patient applying a medicated cream to the location of the burn and keeping covered with a bandage until the burn is thoroughly healed.