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Home cure for burning skin
How do you get a burn to stop burning
(11 Mar 2008)
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Home Tips for Burning Skin
The most elementary thing to do when encountering a burn is to end the burning process. Splash as much cold water as you can on the part for the first initial 15 to 30 minutes of experiencing a burn. Once you begin to get some relief form the burn, you can stop.
However take care to see that you do not use ice cubes or iced water when dousing out the burning sensation. That can cause the burn to worsen even further.
If the burn has been caused due to contact then place the burnt skin under direct running water, preferably under a tap.
Let the cold water run on the injured part for as long as it can. If the burn has taken place due to fatty substances such as scalding oil or grease then gently get rid of the material that is on the injured part, clothes etc. wash off the substance with cold water and then soaked the burnt area under cold water. Do not let running water be placed on it. Instead a good soak should relieve the skin. If the clothing has stuck to the skin, do not attempt to pull it out, it may also lift the skin with it. At such times you would need to rush o a doctor as soon as possible.
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answered by K C on 11 Mar 2008, 10:52:57
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