What To Do If You Spill Boiling Water On Your Hand. Refill the pitcher as needed. Do not place ice or ice water on the burned area as this could further damage the skin.
Continue pouring cold water over the burned skin for 20 minutes. The most effective treatment i have found for burns is vitamin e. The hot water causes the protective layer of our skin to deteriorate, and as a result leads to more skin irritation such as redness, dryness, pain, and itching.