Find out about the most effective home remedies for burns

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At home, it is easy to get burns, a moment of inattention, for example in the kitchen, is enough. There are effective home remedies for burns, so it’s worth getting to know them. Of course, in the case of a more extensive burn or burn, in the case of a child, you should see a doctor, but before reaching a specialist, put on the correct dressing

Home remedies for burns will work well in the case of XNUMXst and XNUMXnd degree burns, with more extensive wounds it is necessary to visit a specialist doctor. What will help us with a burn? How to treat a wound? In the event of a burn, not only dressing is important, but also wound care.

Home remedies for burns – aloe

Home remedies for burns are proven methods passed down from generation to generation. One of the most effective solutions is an aloe vera dressing. It is a plant that will not only help relieve pain, but also speed up wound healing. In addition, aloe vera has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which will certainly help burned skin heal quickly. How to make an aloe dressing? It is enough to squeeze the aloe juice on a sterile gauze or use a ready-made preparation bought in a pharmacy and put it on the burned area. The dressing needs to be kept on the wound for about two hours. If necessary, apply a new dressing after removing the old dressing.

Aloe is known to be beneficial to the skin. Products with aloe vera can also be used in the form of liquid dietary supplements, such as DuoLife Aloe. Its natural composition nourishes the skin from the inside and helps regenerate it in case of burns.

For 10st degree burns, sun burns and plant or jellyfish burns, use MUGGA soothing Balsam for Bites and Burns, which you can buy at a favorable price on Medonet Market. As a first aid in burns, you can also use PanTenol foam – panthenol 5% and allantoin. We also recommend Panthenol 150% for sun and thermal burns, available in a XNUMXml package.

Home remedies for burns – cool water

At the time of a burn, the first action we take, if possible, is descending the wound with water. Home remedies for burns are simple, so in this case it is enough to put the burned part of the body under cool or even cold water. A cool compress will also be an effective way to bring relief. Cold water will not only bring relief, but will also block the spread of the wound. In order to cool the burn area, it is also worth using Panthen Plus foam for burns, which soothes pain and moisturizes the epidermis.

After cooling the skin with cold water and drying it, you can apply Tei-fu Ointment. The preparation is rich in nourishing extracts such as: clove oil, eucalyptus oil, berry oil, aloe and menthol, which accelerate the regeneration of damaged skin cells and bring pain relief. Cold-pressed green coffee oil for skin and cellulite may also be helpful, as it has regenerative properties and prevents inflammation.

For burns, you can also use Propolis BeeYes BIO soothing oil for stings and burns, which has antiseptic properties, soothes pain, burning and itching.

Home remedies for burns – herbs

Home remedies for burns are also the strength of herbs. That is why it is worth reaching for an infusion of herbs, of course, not all of them will be suitable for the burned area. What herbs do you need to make an infusion of?

1. St. John’s wort
2. chamomile (Chamomile flower for infusion buy at Medonet Market)
3. elderberry
4. comfrey
5. calendula

These herbs have anti-inflammatory properties, but also bactericidal properties, which is very important in the case of wounds. How to make an infusion of herbs? Of course, fresh herbs would work best, but this is not always possible, so it is worth having their pharmacy equivalents in your home medicine cabinet. It is enough to brew the herbs, wait for them to cool down and, as in the case of aloe vera, make a gauze dressing soaked in the infusion. The dressing can be applied even several times a day.

It is also worth using compresses made of Ecological White Cabbage Juice. You can also reach for Betulin suspension, which has soothing properties and can be used in the case of XNUMXst and XNUMXnd degree burns. For burns, we also recommend Sea Buckthorn Oil for burns, frostbite, atopy and dry skin from the Herbal Island.

Before applying a herbal dressing, it is worth consulting a doctor who will rule out possible side effects of herbs in our case. Make an online appointment with a family doctor as part of the National Health Fund on the halodoctor.pl portal.

Home remedies for burns – cucumber

A cucumber is also a very good method for burn wounds. Why just a cucumber? Because it contains antioxidants and a large amount of vitamin C. Home remedies for burns are designed not only to bring relief to the damaged area, but also to speed up healing. Cucumber will also help to nourish damaged, damaged epidermis.

Proper care will help in the care of burned skin. Try Regenerace cream, the natural composition of which moisturizes the skin and supports its regenerative processes. We also recommend Sofargen spray for wounds and burns available on Medonet Market at a promotional price.

Special scar patches also have a positive effect on the condition of the scar. Try the appropriate size products, e.g. Sikatris 5 × 30 cm silicone scar patches or Sikatris 10 × 10 cm silicone scar patches.

Contraindications

It must be remembered that in the event of a burn, you must not perform several activities that may not only increase the pain, but also delay the healing process.

1. it is not allowed to use the solarium
2. do not expose the burned area to sunlight
3. it is necessary to give up hot baths
4. while healing the wound, you must not use cosmetics with a high pH, ​​because they can additionally irritate the damaged epidermis.

Suprasorb A calcium alginate fiber dressing or Suprasorb P sensitive border lite silicone foam dressing will also work well for burns. Before applying the dressing, the wound should be well disinfected. Apply Octenilin – a gel for cleansing and moisturizing wounds.

You can buy a home visit by a pediatrician who will help in the event of burns to the child’s skin at Medonet Market. If an adult has had an accident, it is best to consult a general practitioner.