Burn Treatment
Irrespective of the type of burn you are treating you ought to always seek professional medical treatment if any of the following things are true:

The burn covers an area larger then 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
The burn is on the face, covers a major joint, is on the hands, feet or genitals.
The burn is a third-degree burn which always requires immediate medical attention.

Treatment for 1st Degree Burns

First soak the burn in chilled water for at least 5 minutes which will help to reduce swelling in the area by pulling the heat away from the skin and in to the water. Then treat the burn with a skin care product like aloe vera or an antibiotic ointment and wrap it in a dry gauze bandage. If the burn is painful despite its size you can take an over the counter pain relief medicine such as ones containing acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen. Naproxen and Ibuprofen can also help to reduce any swelling in the area for faster healing.

Treatment for 2nd Burns

Second degree burns ought to be soaked in chilled water for 15 minutes and if small, put chilled tidy, wet clothes on the affected area for a couple of minutes everyday. Like first degree burns place an antibiotic cream or ointment prescribed by your doctor and cover the burn with a non-stick dressing held in place with gauze. Make definite you check it for any sign of infection which may include increased pain, swelling or redness. If any of these are present see your doctor right away, and be definite to not break any blisters that may form.

Treatment for 3rd Burns

For third degree burns, do not try to treat the burn, go to the hospital right away or call 911 for immediate medical assistance. Do not try to remove any clothing that may be stuck to the burn and do not soak the burn in water or apply any ointments. If feasible raise the burned area above the level of the heart. A third degree burn is an urgent medical condition make definite you seek help quickly!

Treat Burns the Natural Way

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