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Definition
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Burns are injuries to the skin caused by heat, cold, exposure to the Sun, electricity, radiation, orchemicals.
Signs that the skin has been burned are localized redness,swelling, and pain.
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Depending on the cause, theintensity, and the body parts involved, the burns is categorized to determinetheir severity, as well as to gauge the response to treatment
First-degree burn involves the superficial layers of the skin
only (epidermis) and causes
redness and swelling. The most common
type is sunburn.
Second-degree or “partialthickness” burns also involve epidermis but it extends beneath it to the deeper
layers of skin, the dermis. This burn involves redness, swelling, and
blistering.Third-degree burn, alsocalled a full-thickness burn, destroys the entire depth of skin and also may
extend to the underlying fat, muscle, or bone. These burns may be produced by
electricity, fire or chemicals and require immediate medical attention.
Causes & Symptoms
Causes of burns may be caused::
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The sun (also tanning beds
or x rays)
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Friction (rug burns and rope
burns,)
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Chemicals (such as strong
acids, alkalis or phenols)
Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Burns
Home remedies for first degree burn:
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Reduce the temperature byplacing the burnt skin under the flowing cold water or a soft towel drenched in
ice-cold for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Apply honey in the affected
area for 30 minutes. Honey will prevent
infection and will help to heal the burn.
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Cut fresh papaya fruit and
put it on the affected area for 45 minutes.
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Cut fresh Aloe vera leaves
and put it on the burnt area for 30 minutes.
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Break a capsule of vitamin E
and pour the liquid on it.
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Apply lavender oil and put it
on the burnt area.
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Apply freshly potatoes,
cucumber juice or cold milk on the burnt area to reduce pain and swelling.
Natural Cures Recommendations
Teach children never to playwith matches, lighters, fireworks, gasoline or cleaning fluids.
Use thermostat to check the temperature of bath water before getting into the tub.
Remove covers from pans of steaming foods and uncover or open foods heated in a microwave oven with care.
Keep the handles of pans and pots on the stove out of the reach of children.
Avoid sunburns by using sunscreenas hats, loose clothing, and umbrellas and sun-protective lotions especially
between9 a.m.
and 3 p.m., when the most damaging ultraviolet rays are present.
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