The skin is the external shield that wraps around the entire length of the body and protects the internal organs from injury and infection. In the event of an injury, external attack, or invasion, the topmost layer of the skin gets affected.
When the skin comes in contact with high-temperature objects, the topmost layer of the skin is damaged as a result. Common accidents including contact with a hot object such as electric hairstyling equipment, spilling hot fluids, and friction burns from treadmill use can cause minor burns.[1]
Minor burns are classified as mild burns that affect less than 10% of the body surface in adults and less than 5% in children. Such burns are superficial and can occur on a daily basis. Minor burns include almost all first-degree (surface) burns that can develop blisters. Minor burns heal over a time period of a few days to some weeks.
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Causes of Minor Burns
The first step in preventing yourself from getting a minor burn is to understand the causes. The common causes of burns include:
- Touching hot objects from the fireplace, stove, and kitchen or touching hot hairstyling equipment
- Overexposure to the sun
- Scalds from high-temperature objects touching the skin such as spilled hot beverages, hot foods, hot cookware, hot water during a bath, and steam, among several others
- Minor burns from electric currents or chemicals
Signs and Symptoms of Minor Burns
Minor burns are mostly restricted to the surface layers of the skin and don’t require any emergency care. They present on the skin as:
- Superficial redness
- Painful sensation
- Blisters on the affected region
- An area that has a diameter of about 3 inches
Medical Treatment for Minor Burns
Your doctor will qualify your burn as a minor burn after a close assessment of your condition. Minor burns can be treated with pain killers and topical medications:
- Topical ointments or creams such as Silvadene
- Petroleum-based gauze containing 3% bismuth tribromophenate
- Analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to tame the inflammation and pain
- Antibiotics such as erythromycin[2] or flucloxacillin to keep away infections
Your doctor would also instruct you of the following measures to take care of your wounds to restrict the entry of infectious agents that are likely to delay the healing process.
- As soon as you get a burn, run it under cold tap water or apply a cold compress to dissipate the heat for at least 20 minutes. This is an effective step that can soothe the burn and provide relief for as long as 3 hours after the incidence of a minor burn.[3] Repeat the application once in a few hours to ease the discomfort. However, avoid using ice directly on the skin.
- Keep the affected region of the skin clean to remove the layer of skin that is stripping off.
- Strictly avoid using an adhesive dressing on your burns. Change the dressing often, at least three times a week on a clean uninfected burn to avoid the incidence of infection. An infected burn requires a change of dressing and wound examination every day.
- Once your burn injury has completely healed, keep the burned area covered with clothing to minimize sun exposure of the affected region. You can also wear sunscreen as approved by your dermatologist to avoid exposing your burned skin to sunlight after it has healed up.
Natural Ways to Heal Minor Burns
Many natural remedies can promote healing and minimize the pain associated with minor burns. Minor burns tend to heal within a few days up to 3 weeks.
1. Apply Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has astringent and tissue-healing properties that can help in healing burns. The plant has antibacterial properties that stop bacteria from growing.
A recent study in 2019 showed that aloe vera has been used to prevent skin ulcers and to treat burn wounds.[4]
- Cut a small piece of the aloe vera leaf and extract the gel. Apply the fresh gel directly on the burn. Repeat the application two to three times a day.
- You can also mix 1 teaspoon each of aloe vera gel and turmeric and then apply the mixture on the burn, two to three times a day.
If you do not have an aloe vera plant, you can apply a cream that has aloe vera as an ingredient.
2. Lather Honey
Honey can effectively disinfect wounds and help heal burns, thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces the chances of developing hypertrophic scars.
A 2011 study found honey dressings for minor burns to be more effective than silver sulfadiazine (SSD) dressings.[6]
- Spread honey on a gauze bandage and put it directly on the burn. Change the bandage three to four times a day.
3. Use Boiled Potato Peels
Minor burns can be treated by applying boiled potato peels. Being an anti-irritant, boiled potato peels can be soothing to your burns, helpful in curtailing the pain and the eruption of blisters.[10]
- Run cold water through your burns.
- Boil potatoes. Take out the peel and let it cool. Make sure that the potato peel is dirt free.
- Apply it on the burned area.
- Either keep it open or wrap it in a dressing.
Try to do this as early as possible to prevent pain and blisters, until needed. Boiled potato peels can provide relief within 1-2 days of application.
4. Dab Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can help treat a minor burn when it is cooled and dried.
Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, such as lauric acid and caprylic acid, that offer anti-fungal, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial benefits. This means it helps keep your burn from becoming infected and aids in healing.[5]
A 2018 study highlighted the presence of vitamin E in coconut oil. Vitamin E can help fight oxidative stress, inflammation, and platelet aggregation. Due to this action, coconut oil can be used in treating wounds caused by burns, surgeries, or any other reasons.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil and a little lemon juice.
- Apply the mixture on the affected area to facilitate healing.
- Repeat the application two to three times a day.
5. Use Green Tea Bags
Various studies have shown that green tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. A few studies have also been carried out that demonstrate the beneficial effects of green tea on burn patients.[8]
Green tea can provide relief from the burning sensation and hasten the healing process.
- Soak green tea bags in hot water. Drain out the excess water and place the tea bag on the affected portion of skin.
6. Apply Dilute Lavender Essential Oil
The lavender essential oil has both antiseptic and painkilling properties. The oil also reduces the risk of scarring.
A 2016 study found that the topical application of lavender oil promoted collagen synthesis and differentiation of fibroblasts, accompanied by the upregulation of TGF-β. This means that lavender oil has the potential to promote wound healing.[7]
- Add 5 drops of lavender oil to 2 cups of water. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and use it as a compress several times. You can also apply lavender oil directly, but using essential oils without diluting them is usually not recommended.
- Another option is to mix a few drops of lavender essential oil in 2 teaspoons of honey and apply the mixture on the affected area a few times a day.
7. Apply a Poultice of Plantain Leaves
Plantain leaves are a popular remedy for burns. They have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
As stated by the University of Michigan, plantain leaves can have a soothing effect on the damaged tissues and help repair the tissue damage.[9]
- Wash some fresh plantain leaves and crush them to make a paste.
- Spread the paste on the affected area and cover it with a cotton cloth.
- Reapply a fresh poultice when the plantain paste dries out.
Anecdotal Remedies for Minor Burns
The following remedies are neither backed by scientific evidence nor are they reviewed by our health experts. Nonetheless, a number of general users have reported an improvement in their condition using these anecdotal remedies.
1. Apply a Thin Layer of Toothpaste
Toothpaste has been used as a remedy for minor burns on the skin. For toothpaste to be used, the burns shouldn’t have left the skin open. Toothpaste can help alleviate associated pain and irritation. It also prevents the wound from opening up.
- As soon as a covered burn develops, apply a fine coat of toothpaste over it. Do this once or twice only. Continuous application of toothpaste can result in irritation owing to its strong chemical composition.
2. Wrap the Area with Aluminum Foil
Although men of science are quite skeptical about the use of aluminum foil on minor burns, people have upvoted its use as a remedy. The idea behind its use is that aluminum foil, being a conductor of heat, will diffuse the heat from your skin to the air. It will also keep your wound covered and also help reduce the pain.
- Cool the burn before applying the tinfoil to minimize the heat. Use cold water or aloe juice on the minor burn. Let the cold temperature seep in for 10-20 minutes.
- Pat the burn dry with a clean cotton cloth. If the burn is weeping, use a sterile cloth and apply an antibiotic ointment, honey, or colloidal silver.
- Take an aluminum foil, with the shiny side facing outward and wrap it on the affected region. If the burn is painful, keep some ice on the outer surface of the foil.
- Keep it for some hours. Several users have sided with keeping it overnight to reap the best results.
3. Immerse the Burned Area in Egg Whites
Egg whites have been used as an old wives’ remedy in several households. This is due to their ability to draw out heat from the body parts.
On these grounds, the cold whites can help drain the heat from the burn and their nutritional richness can help repair the damaged tissues. This remedy has been specifically used for minor burns that result from household cooking.
- Let the burn cool down by running cold water over it for 10-15 minutes.
- Crack an egg or two as required in a bowl. Carefully separate the egg white from the yolk.
- Drench the burned area with egg whites, using either a pastry brush or a paper towel soaked in the egg whites.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash it off.
Caution
- Make sure the eggs you intend to use are not infected with salmonella. To sidestep this red flag, do not use egg whites on broken skin.
- Dodge this remedy if you have an allergy to eggs.
4. Use Soy Sauce
Kitchen burns are the most common type of minor burns that are not taken care of. These can be treated using kitchen ingredients such as soy sauce.
Soy sauce is commonly used as a flavoring agent in several recipes; it can help reduce the pain and keep away the formation of blisters as documented by users.
The ritual is very simple. Just wash your burns under cold water and then soak them in soy sauce for 30 minutes.
5. Coat the Burn with Yellow Mustard
Yellow mustard can provide relief from the pain and irritation of minor burns. It also promotes the flow of blood to the affected region to speed up the healing process.
- Wash the burns under cold running water.
- Coat the surface of the affected skin with yellow mustard.
- Do this as required to get relief from the pain.
6. Use a Flour/Cornmeal Paste
The usual flour that lies in your kitchen cabinet can be used to keep away the formation of burn blisters on the skin. This is an effective remedy to minor burns caused by a tiny splash of oil during frying.
The external coat of flour on the burn will absorb the moisture, protect the skin from irritants and infection, and hasten the healing process. However, refrain from using this remedy on severe burns.
- To 2 tablespoons of wheat flour, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a thick smooth consistency.
- Apply this paste generously over the burned skin.
Complications Regarding Minor Burns
The scar tissue that forms over the burned region is part of the healing process. However, minor burns that have not been taken care of or have been in poor condition for a long time can be infected.
Burns can expose your skin to infections and increase the incidence of microbial entry into the body. The transmission of bacteria from the broken skin into the bloodstream can lead to sepsis. Sepsis can have adverse effects on the entire system of the body.
Prolonged sepsis can have fatal consequences, such as shock and organ failure in serious cases of infection.
Minor burns that are deep can cause scar tissue to overgrow.
When to See a Doctor
It’s important to recognize when a burn can be treated at home and when you need to seek medical care. You should seek help from a doctor if:
- A burn is spread over an area of more than 3 inches diametrically.
- Your face, buttocks, hands, or groin is burned.
- The affected region is painful and smelling.
- You have a temperature higher than normal.
- You have signs of a third-degree burn, such as white or blackened, charred skin that might be numb to the touch.”
- You have had your last tetanus shot 5 or more years ago.
Additional Tips
- Avoid applying butter and petroleum jelly to a burn as it may trap the heat instead of drawing it out.
- It is believed that applying ice directly can bring relief, but it is usually not recommended as it tends to slow the healing process.
- If the wound develops blisters, don’t break the blisters as doing so may increase the risk of infection.
- Do not use adhesive dressings on the wound.
- Protect the burn from friction and infection.
- Avoid re-injuring or tanning the affected area.
End Note
Minor burns can occur several times in our daily lives. Minor burns do not go deep into the skin and hence can be treated with standard medications. Alternatively, several home remedies can be used to provide natural relief from minor burns.
However, a severe burn calls for immediate medical intervention and should not be self-diagnosed.
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the potato trick is really effective…. it is my personel experience.. it really soothes the burning sensation and eases it.. though mine was a minor burns due to a spalsh from hot cooking oil on my neck and thankfully there are just few spots.. so it is affecting me well.. 😀
Lol, bro mine is external because I burned the living hell outta my hand with hot boiling water. The Water trick did the trick for me! (:
I burnt myself with with hot glue all over my hand and the water did it in about 5minutes
OMG…I couldn’t believe how quickly the potato solution worked….what I did was slice a potato and didn’t even grate it (next time I will) but I wrapped that slice over the burn…and it immediately was soothing to the burn….the next day…all pain and redness gone…tiny blisters and were gone once I unwrapped it all….now left with the scar…but that will fade in time…I started putting Tiger Balm on it after the 2nd day… THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION IT WORKED!
I just now sprayed my face, neck, chest, and belly with hot oil. I immediately put yellow mustard on those areas. My eyes were saved by my glasses, or I would be going to the hospital. Mustard works!
Is it still effective if the scar is 10 days old?
very beneficial and helpful thanx
No, its not diet its stress. Over eatser i have beenlaying in bed eating (moderatly healthy), and not doing much exercise, or showering every day, in fact i havent showerd that often. Guess what? My spots are going, when its school i shower every day! So it is stress, caused by school.
I TRIED LEMON JUICE ON A MINOR BURN
IT COOLED AND SOOTHED IT…ahhhh…
STILL TINY STING… BUT MUCH
MORE TOLERABLE.
I can tell you as a fact
original TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
WAS AMAZING FOR INSTANTLY HEALING
A SEVERE BURN…
ACCIDENTAL I had cupped my hand tightly grasping
a welders red hot torch tip..
[? long story]
…and my entire palm and fingers
were severely burned … miraculously I was able
to soak my hand [WITHIN MINUTES AFTER HAVING
BEEN BURNED]
I soaked for approx. ten minutes in
TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT…
At that time the powder version mixed
with warm water not cold, not hold.
.. warm as you can stand it..
FOR A CONCENTRATED MIXTURE
USE 1 HALF CUP TO 2 CUPS WARM WATER..
My hand SUFFERED NOT ONE BLISTER…!!!!INCREDIBLE*
and I was able to go on using my hand as if nothing had happened [within just 20 min..]WOW*
IVE HEARD NURSES SAY THEY ARE NEVER WITHOUT
TIDE IN THE MEDICINE CABINET; ITS KEPT
ESPECIALLY FOR BURNS…
Personally I can NOT say enough about it…
Everyone that witnessed this event
was just as AWE STRUCK as I the beholder
of nothing short of a miracle.
Glory to Jesus* Christ
..for miracles come in many packages
and when we least expect..
I know you’re not supposed to but I took a set of pliers and squeezed my blister and it popped and hurt for about five minutes and then it started to stop.
Nice way to heel. I hope it works with everyone.
For a first and second degree burn on the hand I treated my husband with the honey as recommended, but also with aloe veral. Thank you for the honey remedy.
I blended 2 and a half large aloe leaves with the skin and light green medicine still running along with 2 garlic cloves. The resulting mixture was a blend of silky green slime. My husband immersed his hands in it for what seem like hours. After taking it out we washed off the honey and aloe mixture with moringa tea or black tea or vinegar as suggested and only a few blisters remained. The hand was sensitive to touch, however, it was significantly healed. All in the same day. Give thanks to natures natural remedies and to your website too for helping.
Thank you so much for the recommendation on raw potato for a burn. However, I put the potato in the blender, then packed it on top of the burn so that I would get the benefit of the juices. It almost immediately stopped the pain and sooth the area with no signs of blisters. Thanks a million!!!!
For finger tip burns I cut the end of the potato then used a melon scoop to make a thumbsize hole and voila ….its not burning as much. Great new find, thanks.
Really aloe vera is amazing ..
Cooling the burn should be the priority, to stop deep tissue damage. Anything that is cold will help although I find a gel pack from the fridge is best. Oil shouldn’t be applied to hot skin, as it will do what it does in a frying pan – sizzle, get hot and cause more burns. Wait for the skin to cool down. This takes 10 minutes at least. Having done all that tonight, after a vicious hot mushroom jumped out of my shepherds pie on to my thumb, my thumb was still really singing. Bonjela came to the rescue. It contains a local anaesthetic and by the time the anaesthetic has worn off the stinging has gone anyway.
Egg whites worked very well for me… I ran my burn under cold water, then iced it for an hour or so and egg whites soothed the pain after that. I’m amazed! Thank you!!!!
My 2 year old got burnt on the hand by an iron and i ran tap water on hm and tryd yor vinegar remedy it works wonders and he is sleeping peacefully ryt nw.it happend 4 hours ago.thank you so much
I just used the tap water and vinegar and it worked.
Yes yes I burnt my pinky finger on a hot plate.I wrapped my finger with a piece of fresh onion and instantly the pain,was gone.Thanks google don’t know what I’d do without it.
Onion juice!!!!Try it it really worksthanks google.
thanks a lot for the honey idea it really helped a lot
does anybody here can say that using toothpaste as topical solution would be effective?
Yes toothpaste works n also grated potato n its juice
Fastest remedy is toothpaste. Just grab and squeeze.
I burnt the delicate skin under my eye, with a sauce while cooking. I tried the raw potato remedy it feels sooo much better 🙂
The potato works the best, here is how you do, you blend a potato you cover the burn, and cover it with saran wrap, and then cover it with roll dressing for 2 hours and then you re do it for 2 hours, if the potato gets hot put some ice cubes under the dressing
The vinegar remedy truly works, thanks very much 🙂
Application of Egg Oil is an excellent home based remedy for burns. It prevents scarring and aids rapid re-epetilisation.
Burt’s bees chap stick will stop burn pain instantly but I think I would only use it on 1st degree burns. Many years ago I put my burned finger to my lips with this stuff on and I’ve used it many times sence than. Its pure awesome!
I have just burned my face, neck and chest with boiling hot cooking oil. I ran cold water over it for atleast 10 minutes and have now applied honey. Its burning like hell now. Is this right, is the burn going to get better with the honey or must i remove it.
my husband just burned his hand with direct fire 1100 degrees. We used the tea bags remedy and he says there is no pain whatsoever!!! This happened just about 20 minutes ago. Heartfelt thanks goes out to 10homeremedies.com
Flour works wonders…..
If you burn a hand/finger,get a jug of flour and keep your burned bit in there…..it takes the heat out and discharges it.
Obv dont use it for baking etc after…. :-/
I had some Aloe sunburn gel in my bathroom. After hours of submersing my fingers in cold water and ice, the burn continued. I tried the Aluminum foil and Tide but they didn’t work for me. The Aloe sunburn gel cooled the burn and I was able to get some sleep…No blisters this morning!
I have just applied the potato effect, lets see what is the result then will share. However, have also used burnol. Lets see.
Grated potato four hours after grabbing a very hot cookie sheet- blistered, red, felt on fire. Potato brought instant relief- instant!!!!! Goodnight now…
Thank you so much Terri3220 for the tide comment. My little sister just burned her hand with a hot cup of noodles but as you stated Tide Laundry detergent was amazing.
Wow! Just burned my fingers really really bad about 30 minutes ago. I did my old tea bag in a glass of cold water trick. …Wasn’t helping. Hurt really bad when I would take my hand out of the tea. Tried the Burt’s Bee Lip Balm trick, helped a little. Put some Tide into the tea/water; MUCH BETTER! I’m typing this!
I tried the lavender oil. So soothing it takes away all throbbing pain. I burned my arm with hot oil from a deep fryer . The skin was ripped off after a couple of days and it burned soo bad. I am a chef and have lived through many burns this was the most relief . Fantastic thanks!
thnx by the this treatment my gf is back….thnx a lot….
Burned my hand with jumping cables they began to smoke & handles started to turn red, I had no choice but to grab red hot handles to remove from battery & the rubber actually melted into my hand. Pain was excruciating, I put hand under cold running water but it continued to burn I put crest tooth paste generously & fanned my hand, within 10 minutes the fluoride cooled & made it feel so much better. I wraped it with gauze 20 minutes later no pain at all, no blister, slept like a baby
Use white colgate thick paste for 2-3 hours
Really effective Album alovera n honey..,u can also use sandel paste..
I really like potato idea ..
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Toothpaste! Works every time!
Well i tried everthing hand burning like mad thenvtrued toothpaste took a whike but worked one to remember. Thanks
Thank you for this site. I used the potato as soon as I burned myself on the chest with hot jello splash. It what a big red plash above my breast and now I only see a little red. I also prayed on it so they both worked great together! 🙂
Now I’m going to put the coconut oil and lemon juice to take care of what ever is left.
I accidentally poured some boiling water on my hand and foot and I was skeptic about the vinegar, but desperate times… Thank gosh for Google! Vinegar worked like a charm.
Aloe Vera worked
My sister recieved 2 burns on her leg, size of pencil eraser in diameter, think she did everything wrong. She put neosporin on them covered with a bandaid for 2 days. Then someone suggested peroxcide, the blisters had broke, the day before. The peroxcide made it bubble & fizz & turned the blistered skin white with a little red around it, but not infected. Now into 5th day. Can anyone suggest the best healing remedy at this point in time. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
I forgot to mention these were grease burns my sister recieved when she was BQing 5 days ago, was not sure if it made a difference what caused the burns. Thanks again
Honey works!! Burnt my finger badly on an in styler. Cold water was no use. Got relief with honey
used the honey for cooking oil splash. got relief now. thnx
burnt my hand with boiling oil 5 hrs ago, cold water not doing much, tried the toothpaste and I cannot believe the pain has gone instantly!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankyou who ever thought of this
I burned the tip of my finger with hot sugar and the pain was excruciating. I immediately ran it under cool water and the sugar came off but my finger was badly burned. I tried the onion juice and lavender oil and it gave me no relief. I’ve used lavender oil for minor sunburns and it helped but this was a much worse burn. I also made a mix of Apple cider vinegar and honey and it gave me temporary relief but the ACV was refrigerated and as soon as it became room temperature my finger began to burn again. I also had some aloe Vera juice in the refrigerator and that was the only way I was able to finally go to sleep and get relief. I’m still not really sure if the aloe helped or if it was just because it was cool from being in the refrigerator.
burnt my finger really bad last night while i pulling my poptarts out of the toaster and i had a really bad burn….tried toothpaste and mustard but neither of them seemed to work so i just took a sock and put like 25 pieces of ice in it then went to sleep.
Thank you for information.
I used raw potato formy burn this evening and perfect redness are gone and just a lil. Bit pain.
i burnt my hand on a hot glue gun and i immediately ran cold water over it and the relieve was amazing but temporary so i Googled how to treat a 1st degree burn and i tried the toothpaste, honey and vinegar and none of them worked so im just soaking my finger in cold water and that is the most relieve I’ve gotten.
Tooth work. Very faster and coconut oil and boro plus
Apple cider vinegar worked amazing. It turned my crying 3 yr old to a happy toddler. He grabbed a bowl of soup off the counter and got his arms pretty good. No blisters just red.
Putting mint toothpaste on it also helps relieve the pain a bit
I received my burn from accidentally touching the bottom of a hot pan. I did as suggested and applied cool tea bags. This helped as long as it was cooled. I found myself re-cooling it numerous times. I read more and saw the coconut oil and lemon juice suggestions. I made a mixture in a shot glass about half way of half of each. I soaked the tea bag in a cup of cool water and then applied the mixture to the tea bag and re-applied it. What a difference it made. I have a heat blister and this helped much more than the tea bag on its own. Now I am soaking it when it heats up and applying more of the mixture with a spoon to the bag as needed. I hope this helps someone.
Oh my goodness toothpaste worked like a charm. I’d managed to completely defrost rolled pork belly cooling my hand down when I decided to Google and wala! Thanks for this.
Thanks to the aloevera trick my mums burns pain reduced.
Comment:can i use these 10remedies on a broken blister.
So glad I used this site , I burnt two fingers on heating elements on mini oven , and have been in pain for hours , the only thing I had from the list of things was toothpaste and wow it definitely works !!! I’m literally pain free within 15mins of using it , so thankful for this site … ?
Thank you so much. This really helped!
I used honey and my burn was gone within a few days!
I used mint toothpaste on my fingers, and the pain lessened quite a bit
I thank God for this page for home remedies. I burnt my pinky finger including the one next to it….luckily it was my left hand. That burning sensation is a kick tout my butt. I wasn’the able to sleep after I gotten my figures burned while cooking dinner for my family. I tried the Black tea that following morning soaking 3 black tea bags and waited for it to cool down with the 3 tea bags still in it. It was pitch black by the time it cooled down…I took 2 tea bad that was soaked and placed one on each finger along with a wash cloth soaked in tea and wrapped it over the 2 the two teams bags and my two fingures. Awwwweeee….instant relieve. I was able to sleep. So while taking a knap, I left the tea bags and wash cloth over my fingers. I put a glove over it so I and tied it so I won’the get my bedding wet. I placed a dried bath towel where I placed my hands just in case the tea liquid leaked out of the gloves….thanKhairah you, thank you, thank you so so so much….this page is a blessing…2 thumbs up….
Wife just did potato trick. said feels better already. Now what to have with my steak is another matter that needs attention
Actually warm water is more beneficial than cold water. Recent studies show that warm water is more effective at stopping burn progression and increasing tissue survival.
The potato remedy is amazing. i burnt my fingertips and it worked wonders. i’m using it as i’m typing actually lol. thank you so much for this tip!!
guys I just burnt my head was trying to steam after putting onion juice onto my scalp for hair growth but after Iran here I made more onion juice following your advise but will my hair grow in that area
Something else that stops the pain for a little while is butter ?
Mustard helps alot
Thanks
I burnt my hand with oil yesterday , and someone suggested I put tomato juice on it , and it worked wonders
The potato thing is working I cut off two thin layers and laid them on then but a bandage on them and it’s working
how well would counut oil work for healing, third degree burns
The vinegar is really effective. My mom had burned her thumb’s tip and index finger accidentally while cooking. After i treated her hand with vinegar,she really felt a lot better and the burning sensation was gone.
Got tips from this blog, Potato did wonderful magic on my burnt hand (hot soup).