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What to do for a bad burn?

24 Apr, 2023 by Dane Raynor

When it comes to burns, it’s not the kind of heat you want. Whether you’ve accidentally touched the stove after frying up your bacon too enthusiastically or someone mistook their coffee for gasoline and ended up with third-degree burns (we won’t name names), what can we do to alleviate that burn? Well, this article has your back!

1. Assess the Severity

First things first: how serious is this burn? Is it just an “ow, hot” kind of sizzle where everything’s okay once you rinse your hand under cold water or is there something more sinister lying beneath? Here are three types of burns:

First-Degree Burns

The most minor type of burn that affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis). These look like redness on the skin, pain when touching affected area.

Second-Degree Burns

A more severe form will hurt deeper layers of skin but usually heal within just a few weeks’ time. It may also cause blistering in some cases along with redness and swelling.

Third-Degree Burns

The most severe type goes beyond those two layers into fatty tissue which comprises our body’s structure from underneath as well so they take away other bodily protections too such as nerves and muscles; these will need immediate attention!

2. Cool Down That Burn

There are a variety of home remedies for cooling down burnt areas that won’t leave charcoal residue all over:

  • Coldwater: Put some nice frigid ice packs onto the affected areas instantly until help arrives!
  • Tea Bags: Soak tea bags in lukewarm water and let them cool before applying.
  • Milk: To protect against bacteria without putting harsh chemicals near open wounds or damages caused by scratching at surfaces where toxins have been released into vulnerable flesh use cold milk. Dab onto the burn, then let it soothe while healing.

3. OTC Remedies

The good news is that there are plenty of over-the-counter remedies available to combat pain and redness:

  • Aloe Vera: For minor burns which happen every day in the kitchen, apply a nice aloe vera gel to those areas; these can also aid your skin’s recovery.
  • Pain Relief Creams: Topical lotions or even pre-packaged patches can chemically create relief by numbing out the burnt area for a little bit.

​4. When to See a Doctor

While home remedies are great for initial treatment, serious burns should be seen by a doctor immediately especially when followed by following symptoms:

  • Charred tissue
  • Severe blistering extending beyond injury site
  • Increasing feeling where something is biting inside you at all times

5. Prevention Is Always Better Than A Cure!

Having an issue with keeping away from sources of major heat?

Here are some preventative measures one could take against future injuries such as third-degree burns occurring during cooking:

Adequate Exposure Protection

Just having long sleeves on won’t win any fashion awards but helps keep one safe from accidents involving potential dangers (like hot oil spitting up unexpectedly).

Heating Surface Awareness

Make sure all surfaces where heat may be involved like pots or pans stay secure in place without toppling over so they’re less likely subject persons nearby those risks too.

In conclusion: despite summer temperatures causing more sweat stains than many appreciate,
taking care of ourselves until winter arrives remains essential: cover up if necessary against radiation exuding appliances prone to catch us off guard with sudden bursts of fiery energy expelled throughout their use cycles!

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