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How to Treat Burns?
No Answers » - Asked by Danteshwari Bhaskar - on September 17th, 2009 at 4:08 am - filed under Medical Conditions
Burns damage the skin which normally controls the heat in the body, holds our body fluids and protects us from infection. Burns on the fingers as well as the hands are not very dangerous; but those that affect even small areas of the skin can become serious.
Burns can be caused by over-spilling of hot water, chemicals, hot objects, steam, sun, fire, electricity, fore and sun.
Different types of burns
First degree burns- These are not very serious in nature as only the outermost layer is affected that is the epidermis.
Second degree burns- The second layer of the skin the hypodermis is affected. This kind of pain causes much pain and swelling.
Third degree burns- All the layers of the skin are affected. Some areas of the body are charred completely.
What measures to take when a person gets burnt?
- One must try to stop the burning process. Cool the area with cool running water. Continue running water on the affected spot till the ambulance arrives.
- Look for sloughing, charred or blistered skin. In the case of blistering as well sloughing the top layer of the skin gets completely damaged.
- If a whole arm is affected or the abdomen gets burnt then one should take the person to the emergency ward.
Mild burns whereby the skin becomes red can be treated with an ointment. - Cool water also reduces the pain.
- Do not apply butter on the affected area.
- After the burn is cooled with the help of water or a cold compress apply lotion to the affected area.
- Do not try to break the pus-filled blisters.
- For major burns, seek immediate medical attention.
Burns can be very painful. They can mar the skin. One must treat them immediately. Major burns must be taken care of by medical specialist
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