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How can I treat a burn? Help?
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Default How can I treat a burn? Help? - 07-04-2009, 11:33 AM

I burnt myself... I usually use Vitamin E on it, but we;re all out!How can i treat it?Yes, it's a small burn. From a hot pan.
   
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Default 02-25-2010, 10:31 AM

Hello
If you feel no relief of burn injury. Please go for the treatment for the doctor. Doctor advice is first for any Injury.
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Default 06-07-2011, 07:05 AM

Do not put ice directly on the burn, as this can cause further damage to the skin. Make the water as cold as tolerable and keep it in water until pain ceases.
   
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Default 11-30-2012, 01:41 AM

Hello Friends,

1.The first step that you should take to treat a minor burn is to hold it under cold, running water for 10 to 15 minutes. If cold, running water is not available, immerse the burn in cold water or cover it with cold compresses. Be sure not to put ice directly against the burn; direct contact with ice can cause frostbite and more damage.
2.Do not apply butter to the burn. Butter will trap heat in the damaged tissues, which can potentially cause more damage and increase your chance of developing an infection.
3.Once the burn has cooled via cold water or compress exposure, apply lotion to the area. Lotion may soothe any discomfort that you feel, and will also prevent dryness.
4.Once the burn is moisturized, cover it with a sterile gauze bandage. Just be sure to wrap the burn loosely to avoid putting too much pressure on the wound.
5.Sometimes, in order to prevent infection, your body will produce fluid-filled blisters. Do not break these blisters - they will resolve on their own. If they break on their own, you can wash the area with water and plain soap, dry it, then apply an antibiotic ointment and a loosely wrapped sterile gauze bandage. It is fine to trim off dead skin from popped blisters.
5.If needed, you can use an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen until the pain is tolerable.

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Default 06-05-2013, 11:24 AM

Keep in mind when ever you got any burn or injury just heat it slightly for some time. It will help you to recover soon. For a burn, the easiest possible solution at a time is to put some toothpaste on it; it will give cooling effect.
   
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