There are many ways to get a burn, from touching a hot pan or laying out in the sun to splashing yourself with a chemical.Medical professionals should always treat third-degree burns.Depending on size and location, first and second degree burns can be treated at home.
Step 1: There are signs of a burn.
A thermal burn is caused by contact with a hot object.It could be caused by sun exposure, oil splatter from a hot pan, or accidentally touching an oven rack.A burn will leave a deep red color on the top layer of skin.There is no redness in a first-degree burn.The skin will be dry.Most first-degree burns don't require professional medical treatment.It takes three to five days for healing to happen.
Step 2: Take note of the burn on the skin.
A second-degree burn will have redness similar to a first- degree burn.The skin damage will go all the way down to thedermis.In a second-degree burn, you will see a lot of fire.Bleeding and pain suggest that there is no damage to nerves or blood vessels.Superficial burns do not require medical attention and heal within two weeks.
Step 3: If you have a second-degree burn, look for symptoms that call for medical attention.
A superficial burn can heal on its own, but a deep burn needs to be seen by a doctor.There are spots of pale skin between the blisters.The blisters may have a straw-colored material.Within a few days, deep second-degree burns can turn into third degree burns.If you have diabetes or a compromised immune system, you should always seek treatment for a second degree burn.
Step 4: Consider the size of burns.
A first degree burn can heal on its own, but large second degree burns should be seen by a doctor.A burn that affects more than 10% of your skin needs medical attention.The doctor will treat dehydration and assess the burn.You lose a lot of fluid when you have burns.If you are having trouble urinating, tell the doctor.Your doctor may give you IV fluids if he suspects dehydration.
Step 5: If you have a third- degree burn, seek immediate medical attention.
The deep layers of the skin are affected by a third-degree burn.Third degree burns can cause death if they are not treated.The presence of nerve, vein, and muscle damage distinguishes them from a second-degree burn.The burn site will feel numb because of the nerve damage.Skin will look dry and thick.It is likely that you will experience swelling.Rather than redness, you can see white, yellow, brown, purple, or black skin.You may feel weak or thirsty.Dehydration can cause trouble urinating.
Step 6: If needed, seek medical attention.
Most superficial second-degree burns can be treated at home and healed quickly.If the burn doesn't heal in a few weeks, you should see a doctor.If there is an increase in pain, swelling, redness, or discharge, it should be examined.If you experience burns to the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or major joints, you should seek immediate emergency attention.
Step 7: To prevent burns, flush chemicals out of eyes.
You need to act immediately if you have eye chemical burns.If you see something in your eyes, you should flush them with water for fifteen minutes.After a potential chemical burn to the eyes, you should see a doctor.He can give you a 1% calcium gluconate solution.Anesthetic eye drops can be prescribed by the doctor to control your pain.Remove contacts when you flush out your eyes.
Step 8: Chemical burns with water.
Chemicals that burn the skin can continue to work their way into deeper layers if left unaddressed.Medical attention is required for chemical burns.While waiting to see the doctor, the best thing you can do is hold the burn under cool running water.
Step 9: In cold water, soak thermal burns.
Thermal burns are caused by heat, not chemicals, and can be caused from the sun, steam, or a hot object.The first thing to do after a superficial second-degree thermal burn is to lower the skin temperature.For 10 minutes, put the burned skin in the water.You can submerge the skin if you fill a sink or bathtub.As the water warms up, refill with cold water or use ice cubes.Make sure that all the burned skin is submerged in the cold water.
Step 10: If cold water doesn't work, consider applying ice.
Many experts advise against applying ice to a burn because it can cause frostbite.If you want to apply ice to the skin, it's best to cool it down for 20 minutes.Wrap a rag or paper towel around the ice in the bag to create a barrier between the skin and the cold.If you don't have ice, you can use a bag of frozen vegetables out of the freezer.If the burn site gets too cold, apply the ice for ten minutes.It is important to use a cloth or paper towel barrier.
Step 11: Don't apply burn ointments for the first 24 hours.
If you apply them too soon, they may prevent healing.Wait 24 hours before applying any burn care.If you have a second-degree burn and are not near a medical facility, you should apply bacitracin to the burn to prevent infections as you get to treatment.If you have burned skin, you should apply bacitracin to it.
Step 12: You can find over-the-counter products.
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that numbs nerve endings in the skin, providing relief from burn pain.Anacaine, Chiggerex, and Medicone are just a few of the benzocaine brands that the pharmacy may have.There are a wide variety of applications for these products.To learn the correct application method and dosage, you need to read the instructions on the package.Don't use benzocaine too much as it soaks into the skin more easily than other local anesthetics.
Step 13: It's a good idea to take an over-the-counter pain relief.
Taking an over-the-counter pain relief can help relieve some of the pain from a burn.Ibuprofen or naproxen can be used to relieve pain and inflammation from the burn.Dosing instructions can be found on the packaging.Take the smallest dose you can to relieve your pain.
Step 14: Understand the limitations of natural remedies.
Many of the methods used for home or natural remedies are not scientific and rely on anecdotal evidence.These methods are not recommended by your doctor.If you want to use a natural remedy, talk to your doctor.Cool and clean the burn before using these methods.You should seek immediate medical attention for any burn that is more severe than a superficial second-degree burn.
Step 15: Minor burns and sunburns can be cured with the use of aloe.
There are many products in the skincare aisle at the grocery store.The chemicals in the leaves of the plant do more than just reduce pain.They encourage the growth of fresh, healthy skin.It is necessary to treat the burn several times a day.Never use the products on an open wound.You can use pureAloe from the plant.At the store, look for 100% pure aloe vera gel.
Step 16: Look for products from St John's.
The St. John's wort has anti- inflammatory properties.It may be more difficult to find a St. John's wort lotion.You can find them in health food stores or online.St. John's wort essential oil can prevent the skin from cooling, so don't apply it to burns.
Step 17: Minor burns can be treated using essential oils.
lavender, Roman and German chamomile, and yarrow are essential oils.If you have a large burn area, you can add a few drops of the oil to your bath and soak in it.Smaller areas may benefit from more focused treatment.The burned skin should be cooled with cold water for at least ten minutes.Ice-cold water is a good place to soak a clean rag.Add one drop of essential oil for every square inch of burned skin.The rag should be applied to the burned area.
Step 18: Minor burns can be treated with honey.
Modern science agrees that natural healers have been singing the praises of honey for a long time.A wide variety of injuries can be healed with the help of honey.Look for Medicial grade honey for the best results.It's not usually found in regular grocery stores, so look for health food stores or providers of ayurvedic medicine.You can find it online.Do not apply honey to burns that are worse than first-degree burns.If you are far away from a medical care facility, there is only one exception.If you can't get to treatment quickly, use an antibiotic or honey on the burn to help prevent infections while you wait.
Step 19: You can brew a tea.
Pot marigold is a useful herbal treatment for minor, first-degree burns.A cup of boiling water is all you need to steep a small amount of flowers.You can either soak the burned area in it or apply a cloth soaked in the tea to the skin after it's been strained and cooled.If you have calendula oil instead of leaves, make a small amount of it by putting it in a cup of water.You may be able to find the creams in the stores.The burn will heal if you apply it four times daily.Studies show that green tea can help with burns.
Step 20: You can soothe a burn with onion juice.
The smell is unpleasant and it might make your eyes water, but onions have been shown to soothe burns.Simply cut up some onion and rub it against the burn, working the juice into the wound without causing pain.When the wound heals, make sure to use fresh onions every time.
Step 21: The burned area needs to be protected.
You have to protect the damaged skin from infections when you're not using these treatments.After covering the burned area with clean gauze, Pat it dry.Change the dressing daily until the skin appears normal.Every day, check for signs of infections: a high temperature, redness, and swelling.Inform your doctor if you see these symptoms.