Burns Definition

A burn is a condition when the skin is damaged by heat or fire.

Burns have different severities and are categorized as first, second and third degree burns. Each level depends on the severity of the skin damage.

A first degree burn damages only the top layer of skin and heals itself in 1 to 2 days. It is red and painful and might swell a little.

A second degree burn is a thicker burn that includes blisters and is painful and swollen. This burn might heal by itself, yet needs special medical care.

A third degree burn causes damage to all skin layers and does not heal by itself. The skin looks charred and destroyed. Since the burn damaged the nerves the sufferer might not feel any pain.

Causes for the burns can be: heat, fire, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or sunlight.

Home Remedies for Burns

How to Cure Burns with Natural Treatments

1. Apply honey on the burn and cover with a bandage.

2. Put 2 tablespoons of yogurt on the burn and wait 15 minutes.

3. For a burn on the tip of the finger hold your ear lobe and you will feel no pain.

4. Put egg whites on the burn.

5. Cut an onion and apply immediately on the burn.

6. Soak the burn in whole milk for 15 minutes.

7. Immediately wash with water.

Herbal remedy for burns:
1. Put Aloe Vera on the burn every few hours, can also mix with lavender oil.

2. Put some mustered on the burn.

3. Apply some dish washing detergent on the spot, immediately after getting burned.

4. Dab on pure essential lavender oil, the pain dissipates within 10 minutes. Depending on the severity of the burn apply several times a day for a few days.

 

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