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