Friday, November 24, 2017

Household Remedies: How To Make A Burn Heal Faster

By Eric Morris


Getting burnt is never a nice experience, whether you experience it after grabbing a pan from the oven with your bare hands or having a hot beverage spill on your body. Unfortunately, burns are the most notable household injuries. If you are looking to find out how to make a burn heal faster, these remedies should sort you out.

Before you proceed, it would be beneficial to know how to differentiate the different types of burns so as to know what type of action to take. A burn classified as being in the third or fourth degree penetrates every skin layer and is regarded as a medical emergency. A second or first degree one is easy to treat at home as it only scalds the outer replaceable skin layer.

Pouring cool water over the burnt area is always the first action that medical practitioners advise. Using running water from a faucet always produces the best results. This should be done for 20 minutes before applying soap to lubricate the area.

Using a wet cloth is also effective at promoting quick skin regeneration and reducing pain. If the area is swollen, the wet cloth may also prevent the swelling from proceeding further. It is advisable to use this treatment in intervals of between five and fifteen minutes. Using an ice pack instead of water may irritate the skin, so avoid it by all means.

Its cosmetic benefits aside, Aloe Vera is also renowned for other advantages. For one, it is a natural scald healer. Its primary compounds assist in circulating air within the skin and prevent inflammation. The plant also fights bacteria thanks to its antibiotic properties. Its leaves contain the gel that you need for this purpose, so all you should do is extract it.

You may also use an alcohol based antibiotic to kill any germs that may have infected your scald. This may hurt a lot, but it is worth knowing that an infection will not develop in the area. Kitchen products such as vinegar have mild antibiotic compounds that can be useful to this effect.

Another great treatment alternative is honey. Most people turn to it for alleviating their sore throats and stomach upsets. It has been proven to heal mild burns as well. Its core compounds can prevent fungal growth and inflammation. Once you apply it, you should start to see its effects soon.

Many scald victims tend to burst their blisters on impulse. This is a discouraged habit as doing so may expose the underlying tissue to infections. In case you have an impulsive urge to burst them, it would be wise to book an appointment with your doctor so he can look at it professionally.

You may not necessarily experience immediate pain relief once you apply these remedies. However, ordinary painkillers should help you feel less pain. Examples of good ones are ibuprofen and naproxen.

If you do not notice a change of symptoms, chances are your scald is worse than what you had anticipated. Third degree burns often manifest symptoms such as leathered texture of the skin and whitening. Ascertain your symptoms before using home remedies.




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