In everyday life, the burn came quickly. Domestic accident in the kitchen or during the barbecue, sunburn, frostbite… Who has never been the victim of a first or second degree burn? If the third degree burn requires rapid emergency intervention, minor or moderate injuries can be treated with home remedies. Discover in detail all the natural treatments to soothe a burn and accelerate healing.
Summary
The different degrees of burn
First degree burn
A first degree burn has the appearance of a simple redness and corresponds to an erythema. The skin is red, dry and painful, but it remains intact, without blisters or tears. For example, a superficial sunburn represents a first degree burn.
Superficial and deep second degree
A superficial second degree burn appears as blisters. They appear immediately or within hours of the burn. These blisters are filled with a clear liquid.
A distinction is made between superficial second degree burns and deep second degree burns, which require a medical consultation. In the case of a deep second degree burn, the dermis is red and tender. Blood vessels and nerve endings were destroyed in the burn.
Third degree
In a third degree burn, the skin is deeply burned with destruction of blood vessels and nerve endings. And a deeper attack can also reach deep muscle masses. It can also lead to infections.
Urgent hospital care is needed when you have a third degree burn.
The causes
A burn is caused by a transfer of energy between a heat source and the human body. This causes heat to be released which can cause burns.
On the other hand, frostbite is also similar to a burn as it results from a direct injury to the tissues exposed to the cold.
The degree (or depth) of a burn depends on:
- temperature ;
- the duration of exposure;
- the age of the subject exposed to the burn;
- location of the burn;
- the cause of evil.
On the other hand, there are factors that increase the risk of complications or death from burns:
- age: less than 5 years old or more than 60 years old;
- burns that involve more than 40% of the surface of the body;
- inhalation burns and carbon monoxide poisoning;
- the presence of pre-existing diseases (heart problems, hypertension, renal failure, etc.);
- association with trauma (explosion, car accident, etc.);
- a localized burn to the face, hands, feet and genitals;
- a burn caused by electricity or a chemical product. In the latter case, the burn requires special treatment.
Symptoms
First degree
The symptoms and signs of a first degree burn are:
- erythema-like redness;
- pressure whitening;
- no blister or blister (blister);
- mild to moderate pain;
- the bristles were not burnt.
Second degree
In case of superficial second degree burns, we observe:
- blisters or moist blisters with the presence of liquid and a red background;
- pressure whitening;
- severe pain;
- the bristles were not burnt.
And a deep second degree burn is characterized by:
- blisters with torn walls with a white/red background;
- no color change on pressure;
- little or no pain;
- the hairs stick weakly to the wound.
Third degree
When you are the victim of a third degree burn:
- the skin is cardboard, white, dry or charred;
- there is no color change on pressure;
- and no pain either;
- finally, the hairs are absent or detach from the wound.
Natural burn treatments
Cool the burn under water
For minor burns, that do not require an emergency call, you can put the lesion under cold tap water to calm the pain. Be careful, the water must be between 10 and 15°C. It shouldn’t be too cold. Leave the affected area between 10 and 15 minutes under water. And the gesture can be continued if the pain returns.
To note : for more efficiency, it is recommended to pass the burn under water as soon as possible.
Honey
Honey has healing and antiseptic properties. After cooling the burn after running it under water, you can apply a thin layer of honey and cover the hurt under a sterile compress. Be careful, in the presence of blisters, do not pierce them.
The operation can be repeated every day, for two to three days. Be sure to use quality honey, preferably organic. On the other hand, honeymust be kept coolprotected from light, and have been open for less than 15 months.
St. John’s wort oil
This natural product is known to activate healing, especially burns. Soak a compress in it and place it on the wound as if it were a bandage. You can also gently massage the burn with St. John’s wort oil.
Precaution : St. John’s wort oil being photosensitizing, you must never expose yourself to the sun without a protective dressing. You would then risk having a reaction with the appearance of spots.
Vitamin A
To accelerate the healing of your burn, it is advisable to force on foods rich in vitamin A. This substance protects the skin and helps healing.
You will find vitamin A in colorful vegetables and fruits, as well as in butter, for example.
Spike lavender essential oil
This essential oil has a soothing and healing power. Ideal for dealing with first and superficial second degree burns.
Simply apply 2 or 3 drops of spike lavender essential oil to the burn. As long as the pain remains intense, you can repeat the operation every 15 minutes.
And if the burn area is more extensive, mix up to 10 drops of spike lavender EO in a spoonful of sweet almond oil or St. John’s wort macerate. Then apply to the burn.
To know : in pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy and children under three years old, always use essential oil of lavender (also called fine lavender or true lavender).
homeopathy
If the skin is dry, painful, red and hot, use Belladonna 9 CH up to 5 granules every hour. As soon as the intensity of the pain decreases, space out the catches.
In the presence of small itchy blisters, use Urtica Urens 5 CG (5 granules, 3 times a day). For large blisters, prefer Cantharis 5 CH (5 granules, 3 times a day).
Finally, in case of edema and if the pain subsides on contact with the cold, you can rely on Apis mellifica 9 CH (5 granules every 10 minutes). As soon as the situation improves, space out the catches.
The aloe vera
This natural product calms and soothes burns by moisturizing, regenerating the skin and reducing redness.
Simply put a thick layer of aloe vera gel on the burn and massage gently. The operation is repeated up to three times a day.
Calendula
The plant is useful for calming superficial burns. Soak it in a compress and apply to the affected area. Then, hold it in place with a strip, leaving it on overnight.
Attention, before 6 years, it is necessary to dilute the mother tincture with 1/3 of water.
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