What should i put on a second degree burn?

So you’ve gone and done it, burned yourself like an amateur. You were probably trying to play with fire or cook something up in the kitchen, but now you’re left wondering what to do next. Well, look no further because we’ve got the answers to all your burning questions.

Understanding Second Degree Burns

Before we dive into treatments for second degree burns (also known as partial thickness burns), let’s take a moment to understand what they are exactly.

A second-degree burn affects both the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and dermis (underlying layer of skin). The burned area will be red, blistered and painful. It may also ooze clear fluid and appear moist.

Signs & Symptoms
Redness
Blisters
Pain
Slightly moist surface

Second degree burns can occur from contact with hot liquids or steam (soup is not worth it!), exposure to flames or chemicals.

Now that we know what we’re dealing with here…Let’s move onto treatment!

Treating a Second Degree Burn

Dos:
– Cool down: Run cool water over the affected area for 10 -15 minutes immediately after burning.
– Cover loosely: Apply nonstick gauze over the burn so air flow can reduce pain (don’t restrict circulation!)
– Use OTC relief: Acetaminophen or ibuprofen if needed
– keep hydrated : Make sure water intake is adequate throughout recovery period

Don’ts
– Ice isn’t nice unless its summer time beverage – never use ice on your burn,
– put directly removed garments back on.
– Appyling any home remedy without consulting doctor / medical professional.

Fun fact: Blowing softly on a burn was at one point considered standard practice as moisture increases pain sensation

Alternative Therapies

If you’re not a big fan of traditional treatments or looking for additional complementary therapies to speed up your healing process…we’ve got some options:

1. Aloe Vera

Pro: Aloe vera gel’s natural compounds heal wounds, and also has antibacterial properties.

Con:: Make sure you choose a reputable brand- unregulated Aloe can cause allergies or even increase irritation

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2. Honey

This sweet sticky home staple may be useful (really!), as Manuka honey is popular due to its powerful antibacterial properties eliminating infections & odours

One study found that 83% of patients experienced complete wound healing after they were treated with honey!

Sunflower Oil

Pro: Strangely enough (it’s science) sunflower oil has been shown in studies to reduce the symptoms of burn wounds.

pro tip:

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When To See The Doctor?

While second degree (partial thickness) burns are painful-its usually doesnt require any serious medical attention-unless the affected area is more than 3 inches large. If you see yellowish-green drainage, discharge or swelling along with fever then do rush iinto an emergency room because that may mean infection has set in.

Remember folks – when life gives us lemons, we should make lemonade but nobody said anything about playing with fire… Let’s leave that to professionals! With our expert advice on treating second-degree burns, we hope you’ll have less chance of getting injured in future accidents.
Now go out there and enjoy life—safely!

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