Quick, Soothing Relief From Burn Injuries

Burn injuries

Burns are among the most common traumatic skin injuries, especially in children. The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It plays, among other things, an important role in the fluid and temperature regulation of the body; and it also acts as a first body’s defense against bacteria and viruses.

Burn is a break in the skin in which many of the affected cells die. As larger is the injured area, so lesser is the skin's ability to maintain the control of the stated reasons.

The amount of damage that a burn can cause depends upon its location, its depth, and how much of the body's surface area involves.

There are three basic classifications of skin burns based on their depth.

First-degree burns affect only the outer layer and cause local inflammation (which means redness and mild swelling) and sensitivity to the touch. Sunburns often are categorized as first-degree burns.

Second-degree burns are deeper and are characterized by redness, white or splotchy skin, blisters, swelling and acute pain. If the burned area is larger than 7,62 centimeters you must get medical help immediately.

Third-degree burns are the most serious and are deeper than second-degree; injure all the skin layers and the underlying fat. Third-degree burns may appear red, white or yellowish, or leathery and black. Skin tends to be relatively painless. The man can experience difficulty in breathing, or in carbon monoxide poison. The damage can even reach the nerves, the blood vessels of the organs and may lead to death

Only the first-degree burn has the ability to regenerate the affected area which is the epidermis. Second and third-degree burns which extend deeper may cause permanent injury and they don’t allow the skin to return to normal function.

Causes

• Scalding from hot, boiling liquids.
• Excessive sun exposure.
• Electrical burns.
• Chemical burns.
• Fires.

Recommendations

• Call emergency medical help for major burns.
• Soak the wound in cool water or cold clay poultices for ten to fifty minutes but don't immerse large severe burns in cold water.
• Apply aloe vera gel or cream to soothe the pain.
• Use a cool, moist, bandage or a clean cloth to the wound.
• Remove rings or other tight items from the affected area and the neck. Burned areas swell rapidly.
• Don't break small blisters.
• Make sure that your tetanus booster is up to date.
• Add to your sunscreen vitamins A, C, and E.
• Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking.
• Eat food high in protein and raw fruits and vegetables. You can supply vitamins and minerals deficiency.
• Place a fire extinguisher near the kitchen.
• Measure bath water temperature before use.
• Use glutamine. It can hasten recovery.
• Keep matches and lighters locked up from children.
• Check and discard electrical cords with exposed wires.
• Drink plenty of water or juices to prevent dehydration when you are in the sun.
• Keep chemicals out of reach, and wear gloves during chemical use.
• Wear sunscreen every day, and avoid peak sunlight.
• Avoid sun exposure till the burn is completely healed.

Beneficial Herbs

 For burns

For Sunburns