How Do You Heal Burns On The Skin?
Burns on the skin can be effectively treated at home if they are minor, but major burns need immediate medical attention. According to the Mayo Clinic, first degree burns–where only the outer layer of the skin is damaged–and second degree burns that are smaller than three inches in diameter can be treated at home, as long as the burn is not located on the hands, feet, groin, face or buttocks, or over a major joint. A second degree burn is characterized by damage to the second layer of skin, the dermis, and usually involves a blister as well as pain and swelling. You can effectively treat minor burns at home in a few simple steps, followed by applications of aloe vera gel. Aloe vera was found to speed the recovery of burn healing by an average of eight and a half days in a review of studies done on aloe and burns published in the journal “Burns” in September 2007 by Ratree Maenthaisong and a team of Thai researchers. Place the burnt area of the skin under running cold water for at lea
