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Burns

Symptoms of Burns

Depending on their severity, burns can affect various layers of the skin and tissues. Therefore the symptoms differ.

First Degree Burns: These minor burns only affect the top layer of the skin. They cause redness, swelling, pain and burning sensation in and around the affected area, and the burnt area appears to be slightly shriveled.
Second Degree Burns: These burns affect at least the top two layers of the skin, but they may affect all of the layers of the skin. In addition to redness, swelling, burning and pain, these burns can also result in blistering.
Third Degree Burns: These burns affect all of the layers of layers of the skin and the tissues underneath it. They char the skin and the burnt area becomes discolored.
Fourth Degree Burns: These burns are deep enough to injure the muscles, ligaments, nerves and bones. They completely damage the skin and the affected area becomes numb because of the damage of blood vessels and nerve ends.

The severity of a burn is also determined by its size and depth. The age and the medical condition of the victim are also important in determining the seriousness of the case. First degree burns and most second degree burns usually heal without special medical care. However, second degree burns that are spread over large areas and third degree burns require medical care to properly heal. Fourth degree burns are extremely severe and always require proper medical attention to heal.


Natural Cures

First degree burns and most second degree burns can heal with basic first aid and natural cures. Here are some of them:

Water

Run cool water on a burn wound because this has a soothing effect and assists in decreasing the temperature of the wound. The burnt area can also be submerged in cold water for 15 to 30 minutes. Later, ice can be applied to minor burns. Most first degree burns do not require any other treatment in order to properly heal.

Honey

Apply honey on the burnt area. It prevents infection and assists in healing the wound.

Papaya

Apply papaya slices or pulp on the wound. Papaya can help with the removal of dead cells from the affected area.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is amagic herb for the skin. Break a small aloe vera leaf and apply the gel that seeps from it onto the wound.

Vitamin E and Vitamin C

Apply Vitamin E oil on the burn wound after it begins to heal because this will help to prevent scarring. Consume 1,000 milligrams of Vitamin C three times each day to aid in tissue reparation.

Lavender oil

This is a commonly used remedy by many individuals. Rub ice on the wound and apply lavender oil onto the blister. As a result, the blister will heal significantly faster.

Tea Bags

Tannin can aid in the healing of sunburn. To utilize tannin:

Boil one liter of water in a pan.
Dip ten to twelve tea bags in the water and do not remove until the mixture becomes reasonably strong.
Remove the pan from the fire and allow it to cool. Ice can be added to speed the process. Ensure that the water is at room temperature and is not cold.
Soak a towel in this water and apply it onto the burnt area.
Leave the towel on for at least 30 minutes for minor burns and increase the duration to one hour for stronger burns.
Dipping the affected area of a regular burn into this tea can reduce the pain.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional first aid tips:
Do not apply ice directly on the burns because this may cause frostbite, which can aggravate the condition.
Do not scratch or try to open blisters because this can cause infection.
Ensure that the victim is no longer in contact with the source of heat.
Do not run water on major burns because this can lead to shock.
Constantly cover the burnt area. Use a clean, moist, sterile bandage or cotton fabric for this purpose.
Call for immediate medical assistance in the case of severe burns.
Maintain alertness because this precaution can assist in preventing major accidents.

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