Skin burns are extremely painful and may range from first degree to third degree. Regardless of the extent of the skin burn, prompt treatment is usually required. Classifying a skin burn may be difficult. For example, victims may have difficulty distinguishing between a first/second degree burn and second/third degree burn. Here are a few tips to help you quickly identify burns, and know which treatment to seek.
Milk can be used as a treatment for a variety of skin ailments, including minor infections, cysts, and even acne. But it seems that milk works especially well for burns. It helps to both ease the pain and speed up healing time. Try dipping the affected area in a cup of cool (but not frigid!) whole milk for fifteen or so minutes. This technique can provide you up to an hour of relief, and you can put milk on your burn as frequently as you need to.
Superficial partial-thickness skin burns (Second-degree burns) These burns are deeper, involving the second layer of skin. Typically blisters develop, and this usually is a key symptom of this category of burn. Severe pain and swelling usually occur, and the skin can become extremely reddened and appear blotchy. Though it is tempting for patients to break blisters, it is not recommended, since then the burn becomes an open wound and prone to infection.
Lavender oil is also good for healing the burns. Once applied on the injury it will subdue the pain within ten minutes. You can apply it every day until it heals completely. Papaya is known to have enzymes which help in removing the dead cells and replacing it by the new ones. Therefore having a ripe papaya is one of the effective natural home remedies for burns.
Mild burns Cool - Apply cool compresses or immerse the burn in cool water, to reduce swelling. Do not put ice directly onto the burn. Cover - Wrap loose gauze over the burn. By keeping air off the burned area, you protect any blisters and reduce pain. Pain medication - Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin or naprosyn as directed to relieve pain. (Avoid the use of aspirin in children).
The first reaction of many people who have burned themselves is to apply ice in an attempt to soothe the scalding sensation. This actually makes the burn worse because it shocks your skin and nerve endings. This can actually create more pain in addition to causing the burn to take longer to heal. Instead, it's better to rinse the burn with cool water or to apply a lukewarm to cool washcloth to the burn for ten to fifteen minutes.
After the initial pain of the burn has subsided, the burn may start itching. Scratching, however, can irritate sensitive skin, resulting in more pain and even infection. Soaking the burn in oatmeal can help to minimize itching for several hours.
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