If all those YouTube videos on cooking at home have got you experimenting in the kitchen, then do keep this first-aid guide for burns handy.
While we’re fighting covid-19, hospitals have become a no-go zone for all of us. And even though we must avoid visiting hospitals and clinics, for which we’re all taking good care of our health, you can’t always prevent injuries.
But don’t worry: for all those oops moments where immediate help is needed, we’ve got you. Starting with burns, because with all those cooking experiments you’ve been conducting at home–you never know.
But before we get to that, here’s what you need to keep in mind:
Not all burns can be tended to at home. The severity of the burns determines the treatment you should get. First and second-degree burns affect the outer and the deeper layers of the skin respectively. First-degree burns often lead to mild pain, redness, and swelling; while a second-degree burn leads to blisters and white, wet, and shiny skin.
Please note that any burns less than three inches in diameter can be treated at home, but burns involving damage to all layers of the skin are considered a medical emergency and should be treated only at a hospital.
So, what are the home remedies for burns?
These home remedies for burns can reduce pain, prevent infections, and heal mildly-burnt skin faster:
- Use cool water: Contrary to popular belief, you must use cool instead of cold water over the burn area for about 20 minutes.
- Cold compresses also work like a charm: Placing a cool compress or clean wet cloth over the burn area helps relieve pain and swelling. Apply the compress in five to 15-minute intervals. Although don’t use extremely cold compresses since they may irritate the burn more.
kitchen, then do keep this first-aid guide for burns handy.
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Treat scalds and burns from boiling oil and hot pans with this guide. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
While we’re fighting covid-19, hospitals have become a no-go zone for all of us. And even though we must avoid visiting hospitals and clinics, for which we’re all taking good care of our health, you can’t always prevent injuries.
But don’t worry: for all those oops moments where immediate help is needed, we’ve got you. Starting with burns, because with all those cooking experiments you’ve been conducting at home–you never know.
But before we get to that, here’s what you need to keep in mind:
Not all burns can be tended to at home. The severity of the burns determines the treatment you should get. First and second-degree burns affect the outer and the deeper layers of the skin respectively. First-degree burns often lead to mild pain, redness, and swelling; while a second-degree burn leads to blisters and white, wet, and shiny skin.
Please note that any burns less than three inches in diameter can be treated at home, but burns involving damage to all layers of the skin are considered a medical emergency and should be treated only at a hospital.
So, what are the home remedies for burns?
These home remedies for burns can reduce pain, prevent infections, and heal mildly-burnt skin faster:
- Use cool water: Contrary to popular belief, you must use cool instead of cold water over the burn area for about 20 minutes.
first aid guide for burnsUse cool rather than ice cold water if you get burnt! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
- Cold compresses also work like a charm: Placing a cool compress or clean wet cloth over the burn area helps relieve pain and swelling. Apply the compress in five to 15-minute intervals. Although don’t use extremely cold compresses since they may irritate the burn more.
first aid for burnsWant an elixir of youth for your accidental burn? Trust aloe vera gel to do the job! Image courtesy: Shutterstock.
- Also, aloe vera can help: Did you know that aloe vera is popularly known as the ‘burn plant’? Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties and it promotes circulation and inhibits the growth of bacteria. So you can apply a layer of pure aloe vera gel taken from the plant directly to the affected area.
- Good old honey: Well, honey isn’t just sweet to our tongue but also our burn wounds. It’s anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties that make it an effective burn healer when applied externally.
kitchen, then do keep this first-aid guide for burns handy.
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Treat scalds and burns from boiling oil and hot pans with this guide. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
While we’re fighting covid-19, hospitals have become a no-go zone for all of us. And even though we must avoid visiting hospitals and clinics, for which we’re all taking good care of our health, you can’t always prevent injuries.
But don’t worry: for all those oops moments where immediate help is needed, we’ve got you. Starting with burns, because with all those cooking experiments you’ve been conducting at home–you never know.
But before we get to that, here’s what you need to keep in mind:
Not all burns can be tended to at home. The severity of the burns determines the treatment you should get. First and second-degree burns affect the outer and the deeper layers of the skin respectively. First-degree burns often lead to mild pain, redness, and swelling; while a second-degree burn leads to blisters and white, wet, and shiny skin.
Please note that any burns less than three inches in diameter can be treated at home, but burns involving damage to all layers of the skin are considered a medical emergency and should be treated only at a hospital.
So, what are the home remedies for burns?
These home remedies for burns can reduce pain, prevent infections, and heal mildly-burnt skin faster:
- Use cool water: Contrary to popular belief, you must use cool instead of cold water over the burn area for about 20 minutes.
first aid guide for burnsUse cool rather than ice cold water if you get burnt! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
- Cold compresses also work like a charm: Placing a cool compress or clean wet cloth over the burn area helps relieve pain and swelling. Apply the compress in five to 15-minute intervals. Although don’t use extremely cold compresses since they may irritate the burn more.
first aid for burnsWant an elixir of youth for your accidental burn? Trust aloe vera gel to do the job! Image courtesy: Shutterstock.
- Also, aloe vera can help: Did you know that aloe vera is popularly known as the ‘burn plant’? Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory properties and it promotes circulation and inhibits the growth of bacteria. So you can apply a layer of pure aloe vera gel taken from the plant directly to the affected area.
- Good old honey: Well, honey isn’t just sweet to our tongue but also our burn wounds. It’s anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties that make it an effective burn healer when applied externally.
Toothpaste: Another bizarre treatment that has been doing the rounds is using toothpaste for burns. Toothpaste is unsterile and could irritate the burn and create a more favorable environment for bacteria. So, cross it off your burn first aid list ladies.
So, in case you get mild burns, try these at-home treatments and don’t try to pop your blisters. Although if the burns seem much deeper, contact your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.
