Should I use ice to cool the burns?

Health Description
Health Consultation Description: Should I use ice to cool the burns?


Expert Reply

Condition analysis:
No. Butter or cream will not cool the area. All oils retain heat, which is the opposite of what you’re trying to do. If you put anything on top of a burn and it later needs to be removed in hospital, it may cause further pain and damage.

Instructions:
1. Vinegar: White vinegar contains acetic acid, a component of aspirin that can help relieve the pain, itching, and inflammation of a burn. It is also an antiseptic and astringent, so it will help keep your burn from becoming infected. Vinegar also draws heat from the burn, helping to dull pain naturally. Soak paper towels in diluted vinegar to create a soothing compress or use cotton swabs to gently dab the burn with vinegar.

2. Honey: A famous sore throat remedy, honey is a natural antibiotic, which helps to prevent your burn from becoming infected. It has a natural pH balance that is inhospitable to bacteria, so once applied topically, it can also kill any existing bacteria or infection lingering on the skin. Honey will also cool the burn, relieve pain, and help the skin to heal.



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 Key words:  Burn and ScaldBurns

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