Household Remedies: How To Make A Burn Heal Faster

By Eric Morris


Nobody enjoys getting burnt, whether it is from getting cookies out of the oven without wearing gloves or from a spilt hot beverage. Sadly, burns account for most household injuries. If you want to learn how to make a burn heal faster, the following home remedies should do just fine.

Before moving forward, you might want to know exactly which types of burns to treat at home. Third and fourth degree burns usually affect all layers of the skin and should therefore be handled at the hospital. First and second degree burns affect only the outer skin layers, meaning they can be fixed right at home.

Your first course of action after getting burnt should be to pour cool water on the scalded area. All you should do is expose the area to running water from your faucet. Do so for 20 minutes then lubricate using soap.

Applying a wet cloth at intervals can also make you feel better and aid in skin regeneration. The cooler temperature applied at intervals will also deter the area from swelling further. Space out your intervals by five to fifteen minutes for better pain relief. Do not place any ice in the cloth as it may increase the irritation.

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.

Antibiotics that are alcohol based are good at stopping infections too. While it may be painful to use them, what you should think about is the probable infection on your injured area. Ordinary kitchen products usually contain a little alcohol, with vinegar being a notable example.

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.

One great mistake that scald victims often make is popping their blisters. This is not recommended as it may cause the burnt area to get infected. If you must burst your blisters, you would be better of going to the hospital for advanced medical assistance.

Once you apply some of these remedies, the pain may not go away immediately. Luckily, over the counter painkillers should do. If you have some ibuprofen or naproxen in the house, take them as written on the prescription.

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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