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Top 4 Home Remedies To Heal Burn Injuries
Posted: Aug 17, 2019
Burns are classified as first degree, second degree, third-degree and fourth-degree depending on how strongly and severely they penetrate the surface of the skin. A first-degree only affects the outer layer of skin. It usually only causes redness, mild pain, and swelling. Second-degree burns affect deeper layers of the skin and the burn site looks red, blistered, and may be painful. Third-degree burns involve damage to all layers of the skin, It destroys the epidermis and dermis while fourth-degree burns may involve the joints and bones. Third- and fourth-degree burns are should only be treated in a hospital.There are a number of herbs and herbal treatment for burns that can help reduce the pain of burns.
Here are some natural home remedies for burn scar treatment
1.Aloe Vera:
Aloe vera is a magical plant has numerous benefits. Aloe vera can be used to treat first-degree or second-degree burns. Rinse the burnt area with cold water or vinegar before you apply the juice and leave on for a few hours. It will work magic and heal your wound. If you have a minor burn, you can apply the aloe vera. However, you should seek medical care for serious burns, burns that may be infected, and burns that don’t heal. The easiest way to use aloe vera for burn treatment is to use a piece of the plant itself. Cut it open and apply the clear, gel to the affected area. Continue applying the gel to your burn multiple times per day until it heals.
2.Honey
Honey is used to treat first-degree burns and small second-degree burns rapidly and naturally. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties give has healing qualities to fight infection, anti-inflammatory abilities to reduce swelling, antioxidant activities to combat oxidative damage, and more. Honey stimulates the rate of healing by stimulating immune responses, increasing the flow of nutrients to the wound, and promoting the growth of new tissues.
3.Coldwater or cold milk:
These are considered to be the most powerful ways of treating firecracker burns at home. Running cold water for 10 to 15 minutes over the burn or applying cold milk to the burnt area can give you quick relief. Experts suggest repeating this every few hours to reduce pain. When using water, avoid using ice cubes as these may restrict blood flow and damage delicate tissues.
4.Coconut oil:
Coconut oil is one of the most helpful natural treatments for burns. Coconut oil has crucial properties that make it effective for treating burns and also preventing secondary infections, moisturizing the skin, speeding up the healing process, and minimizing permanent scarring.
Home remedies may alleviate the effect of burning in a few days in case of first degree burns, but in the case of third-degree burns, medical consultation must be sought immediately.
5.Vinegar:
Vinegar has the healing properties of acetic acid which can help to relieve pain, itching, and inflammation.vinegar also removes heat from the burn, thereby nulling the pain naturally.
And the astringent properties of vinegar will also keep you burn from becoming infected.
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