Remedies and Home Treatment for Burns

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Burns is by no means pleasant, whether you burn your hand on a pan of cookies, spill hot coffee on your lap or spend too much time in the sun. Unfortunately, these burns are one of the most common household injuries.

Burns are of two types categorized by their severity. A first-degree burn is the least severe because it only affects the outer layer of skin. It usually only causes mild pain, swelling, and redness. 

Second-degree burns affect deeper layers of the skin and cause blisters and wet, white, and shiny skin. Third and fourth-degree burns are a case of emergency and should only be treated in a hospital.

Mild burns typically take around one to two weeks completely heal and usually don’t cause scarring. The goal of burn treatment is to reduce pain, heal the skin faster and prevent infections.
The best home remedies for burns

Cool water


The first thing you should do when you get a minor burn is run cool water over the burn area for about 10 or 15 minutes then wash the burned area with mild soap and water. Don’t apply ice as it can lower body temperature and cause further damage and pain.

Aloe Vera


Aloe Vera is effective in healing first to second-degree burns as it is anti-inflammatory, promotes circulation, and inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Aloe Vera additionally reduces swelling and stimulate skin growth and repair.

Toothpaste (Mint)


After keeping your hand under cold water, your next step is to ease the burns.
Toothpaste is the best way to ease burns. Toothpaste gives immediate cooling and relief when applied to minor burns. It even prevents clogging of the burns.

Honey


Honey is a natural antibiotic and has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to prevent your burn from becoming infected and promote healing. Honey will cool the burn and may relieve pain.

Avoid sun exposure


Try to avoid exposing the burn to direct daylight. The burned skin will be very sensitive to the sun thus keep it covered with clothing.

When to see a doctor
If:
  •  a burn affects more than three inches in diameter
  •  the burn includes the face, buttocks, hands, or groin area
  •  the wound becomes smelly or painful
  •  you develop a high temperature
  •  you think you have a third or fourth-degree burn




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