| Getting oneself or your siblings burnt is a | | | | Aloe vera plant has a great quality of |
| very common occurrence in every household. | | | | healing, so if its juice is applied on the |
| Even if you are not a child you can still | | | | affected area you can easily get relief from |
| fall victim to burns. Some of the common | | | | the burn. |
| causes of burns would be through steam, hot | | | | |
| bath water, hot coffee etc. You can also get | | | | When the burns start to heal, you can rub the |
| burnt if you handle hot objects like a hot | | | | liquid of vitamin E capsule to soothe the |
| plate, curling iron, being too close to the | | | | irritated skin. It would also prevent it from |
| stove etc. Electrical burns can be due to | | | | scarring. |
| touching a live wire, sticking your fingers | | | | |
| inside electrical outlets etc. You can also | | | | Apply honey over the burns once it is cooled |
| suffer chemical burns due to bleach, cleaning | | | | by running water or ice cubes. |
| agents etc. | | | | |
| | | | Betel leaves absorbs heat which helps in the |
| There are three types of burns first-degree | | | | healing process. Crush betel leaves along |
| burns, second-degree burns and third degree | | | | with sugar to be applied on the burnt area. |
| burns. | | | | |
| | | | To stop the burning sensation use cold water |
| First-degree burns are considered to be | | | | and vinegar compress till the pain subsides |
| mildest amongst the three. The stipulated | | | | later apply potato slices. This would really |
| time for healing these kinds of burns is 3 to | | | | work well on first degree burns. |
| 6 days. You will notice that the skin turns | | | | |
| red accompanied with pain and slight | | | | You can apply toothpaste (any kind, except |
| swelling. | | | | gel) on the burns. This kept overnight can |
| | | | give relief to the burns. |
| Second-degree burns are the more serious | | | | |
| kind, where the skin's inner layer is also | | | | To remove scars spread egg white over the |
| affected. The burnt area produces blisters | | | | burnt area. Once the egg hardens roll it off. |
| which can be very painful. These burns may | | | | If need be continue it once more. |
| heal depending upon the seriousness of the | | | | |
| burns. | | | | Apply nail-varnish on the burn to prevent |
| | | | infection and the constant pain. These can be |
| Third-degree burns are considered to be one | | | | good for first-degree and small burns. |
| of the notorious kinds affecting the layers | | | | |
| of the skin and the underlying tissue. It is | | | | When burnt, soak the area in cold milk or |
| a gory picture with waxy white, leathery, | | | | keep pouring milk on the burnt area. Once |
| charred skin color. In the initial stages due | | | | this is done rub raw vitamin E on the burn to |
| to the nerve damage you may not suffer any | | | | have a quick healing process with minus |
| pain. | | | | scarring. |
| | | | |
| Self-Care Measures | | | | For minor burns mix together two tablespoons |
| | | | each of marsh mellow and comfrey root. Set |
| Inspect the burn and cover it with a dry | | | | this mixture on a low heat with one cup of |
| cloth. | | | | olive oil and one cup of wine for 30 minutes. |
| | | | Cool and strain and apply this liquid on the |
| You need to elevate the burnt area above your | | | | burn to get relieve. |
| heart level to get rid of the annoying pain. | | | | |
| | | | Warning: The reader of this article should |
| Include citrus fruits, potatoes and broccoli | | | | exercise all precautionary measures while |
| in your daily diet to help in the healing | | | | following instructions on the home remedies |
| process due to the presence of vitamin C. | | | | from this article. Avoid using any of these |
| | | | products if you are allergic to it. The |
| Home Remedies for Burns | | | | responsibility lies with the reader and not |
| | | | with the site or the writer. |