Exposed to splashes of oil when cooking, cigarette-corners, exposed to irons, stung motor exhaust, or prolonged exposure to sunlight can make our skin burn. Treat the wound skin with the following natural burns.
Burns can be divided into three levels, from
mild, moderate, to severe. The degree of burns will greatly determine the treatment performed. Extensive one-level burns, as well as second-and third-level burns, should be handled immediately in the nearest hospital by a physician.
Handling Mild burns
As for first or mild burns can be treated with natural burns below as it only causes minimal damage to the outer shell.
- Cold water - The first thing to do when the skin is burned is to rinse it with cold water, which is water with cool temperature and not ice water, which flows for 10-20 minutes until the flavor is subsided. Can also put a towel that has been soaked in cold water for 5-15 minutes. Keep in mind, do not over compress the skin with cold water because it can cause irritation.
- Aloe vera - This one plant is suspected to have anti-inflammatory properties, can stimulate wound healing, moisturize the skin, and able to prevent the development of bacteria. There is even one study that suggests if aloe gel is potent treating burns. Therefore, it is not wrong if aloe vera is often used as a natural burns medication. To heal Burns, it is advisable to apply an original aloe gel directly to the affected area. When using artificial aloe Vera products, choose a product with a high percentage of aloe Vera content. In addition, avoid products that contain additives, especially dyes and perfumes.
- Honey - With the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal content that is in it, honey is thought to be a natural burns. There are studies that indicate if honey is indeed useful to cope with mild burns, and to help heal burns faster. However, it still requires further evidence and research.
In addition to natural burns above, you can also use medical medications such as antibiotic ointments and painkillers. Creams and antibotic ointments can help reduce infections. Just apply the ointment to the burned skin and cover with sterile gauze, or according to the doctor's recommendation.
If necessary, you can relieve pain and sore in mild burns by consuming ibuprofen, paracetamol, or naproxen which are sold freely at the drugstore.
Things to avoid in treating burnsObviously, there's one thing you need to know. Do not believe in the waffle people who say if burns can heal if applied with this or that. It burns do not heal, but so added badly.
Here are the restrictions for burns to note:
- Do not apply toothpaste, because it can make the skin irritated and increase the infection.
- Do not apply oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, and cooking oil. The oil can withstand the heat and keeps the skin burning.
- Do not apply egg whites, because it can cause bacterial infections and allergic reactions.
- Do not break the skin that blister and bubbles because it can cause infections.
- Do not apply butter or margarine to burns as it can cause infections.
- Do not remove sticky clothes. If the clothes stick to the burned skin, do not try releasing it, seek medical help immediately.
- Do not place the ice directly onto the burns. It can be a sore skin.
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure. Burning skin will be very sensitive to sunlight.
- Mild burns can be treated at home with natural burns. However, immediately contact the doctor if the burns do not heal in a few weeks, appear a big blisters on the skin, there is fluid that comes out of the wound, or you experience signs of infection such as fever, pus, and smell unpleasant on the wound.
