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Treating Burns of all Degrees

The method for treating burns has changed over the years Many years ago it was common to treat a burn by rubbing butter on it; however, research and experience has taught us that treating burns with butter or some other oil based product will insulate the burn and keep the heat in, which may cause further tissue damage First aid for treating burns is to start by getting away from the source of t.....More on Burns

First Aid for Burns

The severity of burns is determined by the amount of damage to the tissues of the body Burns are classified by degrees: first, second and third degree; the higher the degree the more serious the burn First degree burns are the least serious, involving the epidermis� the outermost layer of the skin A burn in this category is characterized by pain, swelling and redness of the area Other th.....More on Burns

A Therapeutic Look at Third Degree Burns

Normally one might think of fire when they think of third degree burns, but they can be caused by chemical contact with the skin, and scalding injuries also Serious burn injuries could be caused by electrical burns There is many ways to obtain such a serious injury No matter how the injury happened, there is always a threat of impending shock, circulatory collapse, heart failure, respiratory fa.....More on Burns

Caustic Chemicals and Second Degree Burns

Chemical induced second degree burns occur when the skin is exposed to a caustic substance The chemical could be either acidic or alkaline in nature Corrosive chemicals often cause second degree burns Depending on the chemical that made contact with the skin, the symptoms may vary, but generally there might be itching or burning sensations There may be darkening or bleaching of the skin Chemi.....More on Burns

Pain Relief for First Degree Burns

Almost everyone that cooks has had a first degree burn at one time or another; it would be miraculous if you haven’t First degree burns really hurt! You have everything you need to stop the pain of a burn right in your own kitchen If you have vinegar, or honey, tea, egg whites, or potatoes you can relieve the pain of a burn almost instantly Vinegar is a natural pain reliever for first degr.....More on Burns

Causes of 2nd Degree Burns

One of the most common causes of 2nd degree burns is sunlight Going out in the sun for long periods with any protection from a sunscreen or protective clothing is a dangerous thing to do because UV rays of the sun penetrate deep into the skin and can burn large areas of skin The summer months are the most dangerous for burns; however people living in climates where there is lots of snow can get .....More on Burns

Self Treatment for Burns

You may be burned any minute of any day Knowing treatment for burns is essential for everyone You could be burned while you are alone with no one there to help you Burns can be thermal, chemical, or electrical; either form of burn can be minor or serious Burns are categorized into three classes called degrees First degree burns are the least serious, involving only the epidermis Second de.....More on Burns

Women’s Razor Burns

Women have options to prevent razor burns One way to stop razor burns is to stop shaving, but most women don’t want to have unsightly hair showing on their legs and underarms Hydrocortisone cream 1% used after shaving will prevent or reduce the appearance of razor burns It is important not to use hydrocortisone cream on a daily basis without the consent of your physician Hydrocortisone cream.....More on Burns

How the Sun Burns Your Skin

The sun burns the skin unless we have applied a sunscreen or we have developed a gradual tan Most people that are fair complected don’t tan easily and the sun burns their sensitive skin Most people with blond, red or light brown hair have fair skin; they have to take special precautions not to burn In order to understand how the sun burns the skin you must look at the skin What is the sk.....More on Burns

Electrical Skin Burns

Electrical skin burns is a result of electric current having contact with some part of the body The severity of injuries caused by electrical shock can be minor to severe and even fatal Electrical shock can come from faulty wiring; there may be a short or the wire may not be grounded properly In our homes we have 110 and 220 current People who work on power lines work on high voltage wiring, w.....More on Burns

Tooth Whitening and Chemical Burns

More and more people are choosing the least expensive way to whiten their teeth Going to a dentist for whitening treatments can run into hundreds of dollars; and still cause chemical burns to the gums and the other mucous membranes of the mouth The dentist often applies a bleaching gel and then has you expose your teeth to a bright light to activate the bleaching ingredient Some people are mor.....More on Burns

How to Treat Burns

There are many ways people can get burned You can get burned by accident by walking too close to a candle, or you get burned while you are cooking dinner Someone in your home can get burned and you need to know what to do in case you are called upon to treat a burn Every mom and dad needs to know how to treat burns The first rule of thumb in how to treat burns is not to panic If you are c.....More on Burns

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﻿Treating Burns of all Degrees

﻿First Aid for Burns

﻿A Therapeutic Look at Third Degree Burns

﻿Caustic Chemicals and Second Degree Burns

﻿Pain Relief for First Degree Burns

﻿Causes of 2nd Degree Burns

﻿Self Treatment for Burns

﻿Women’s Razor Burns

﻿How the Sun Burns Your Skin

﻿Electrical Skin Burns

﻿Tooth Whitening and Chemical Burns

﻿How to Treat Burns