First aid methods for burns, scalds
If the wound is caused by heat exposure Regardless of what level Immediately wash with clean water or mild soap to prevent infection as well. Try to wash with care because if rub is too strong, the wound may open more than before. From then, look at the level of your wound and choose the following methods.
After washing with clean water Pat dry and apply a bactericidal cream such as Silver sulfadiazine, a popular antiseptic cream for burns, scalds.
Which can apply directly to the wound Or covered with various dressings And clean the wound repeatedly once a day If changing the dressings should be wet before peeling off the old. If kept clean, the wound will heal within 2-3 weeks.
Can Aloe Vera heal burns and scalds?
Aloe vera contains Poly Euroide and Polysaccharides. Which helps the wound heal faster Including preventing infection as well The use of aloe vera against burns, scalds Can actually be used.
Nevertheless Using aloe vera to treat burns, scalds Should be used in the form of an extract from various brands Because if using fresh aloe vera from the tree There may be germs or bacteria contaminating the wound.
What are the symptoms of burning pain?
If there is a burning pain from burns, scald, immediately wash with clean water or mild soap. Directly directly And use a clean cloth to cover the wound to prevent infection. Because the burning pain can disappear by itself if you take good care of cleanliness. But if the wound is large, with a blister, should seek medical attention for treatment
The burning pain may not be as serious as thought. Because the nerve has not been destroyed Showed that the wounds remained in the superficial partial-thickness burn, which can only be healed in 2-3 weeks
How to care for burns, silk scalds
In the case of severe or wide wound that requires hospital treatment Although doctors allowed to go home But still need to carefully look after the wound to allow the wound to heal more quickly as follows
- Maintain cleanliness regularly until the wound has healed.
- Apply cream or lotion to the affected area on a regular basis to refresh the skin of the burn. To add moisture to the skin If releasing dry skin, do not apply lotion May cause irritation
- Scalds that haven't healed completely are still fragile and can cause itching. Which should not be used to scratch your hand because the wound may scratch and become infected Should take the anti-itch medication prescribed by the doctor to relieve symptoms.
- If there are some open wounds To wash with saline to kill germs. Pat dry and apply topical medication as prescribed by the doctor. If there is an old gauze covering the wound Soaked in clean water until moistened before peeling off to reduce irritation
- Wear soft clothes, such as cotton,, to cover the constantly revitalized leather. Try not to expose the affected area to direct dust or sunlight to prevent infection.
- Avoid contact with all animals to prevent infection.
- Should not use balsam or menthol mixture to cool the area where the scald has not healed completely Because it may cause skin irritation Irritable
- Eat high protein foods To allow the body to build new tissues faster
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