Posted in Category : Natural Cures | April 27, 2007
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Burns
Burns are a potential hazard in every home. It is a type of injury to the skin caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals or radiation. There are different types of burns like first degree burns which are usually limited to redness and slight pain. The second degree burns lead to blistering on the skin and can be more painful. The third degree burns are the most serious as it involves all the layers of skin. There might be no pain or the area may feel numb because of nerve damage.
Burns are dangerous as sometimes they can even result in death. The general first aid treatment is immediately required for burns. The following are some of the home remedies techniques to treat burns :
Burns are a potential hazard in every home. It is a type of injury to the skin caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals or radiation. There are different types of burns like first degree burns which are usually limited to redness and slight pain. The second degree burns lead to blistering on the skin and can be more painful. The third degree burns are the most serious as it involves all the layers of skin. There might be no pain or the area may feel numb because of nerve damage.
Burns are dangerous as sometimes they can even result in death. The general first aid treatment is immediately required for burns. The following are some of the home remedies techniques to treat burns :
- 1.When a person suffers from burns through fire, the victim should be rolled on the ground and wrapped with rugs, blankets or a coat.
- 2. Affected area should be washed in cold water for at least ten minutes to avoid swellings and to relieve pain.
- 3. Honey can be applied to the affected area to heal the wounds. But this should be applied only after washing the area.
- 4. Aloe vera gel is a good remedy for burns. Even a lotion made of vitamin A can be applied.
- 5. Vitamin E is helpful for preventing scarring.
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