Burns sustained at home are usually are of minor nature.
The tendency is to hold it under water for some time and apply some oil to the wound, leaving to heal itself.
This is one of the traditional methods which people claim their forefathers had found quite effective in treating burn injuries.
They are called home remedies.
Many people claim they have been in practice from ancient times.
The claims of healing are not supported by any visible evidence and they are grossly exaggerated.
In fact, some of the treatments suggested may result in aggravation of the injury.
A few of them are listed below: Use of butter- applying cold butter may give a feeling of healing due to the coolness it produces.
But, soon the cool feeling turns into hot feeling once the butter starts melting.
Use of Alcohol- it helps in cleaning the wound but the burning sensation by its application will be unbearable.
Applying cold meat- the burn may cool anything cold is applied on it.
The cold can also give some relief from pain.
But the negative effect is the fear of the burn getting infected by the meat.
It is well known that burns are very mush susceptible to being infected.
Popping blisters- it is very painful and also the cause for infection.
Scarring may also happen.
You should not allow small burns become serious injury by leaving them without treatment.
The result is the burn gets bacterial infection which may spread also.
There is every chance serious illness may develop.
There are 2 simple ways for treating minor burns properly.
Getting the burn, beneath cool water and cool compress, give good results by a reduction in the pain and inflammation.
Anti- inflammatory medicine taken internally will also be helpful.
Immediate medical attention is called for if running water and cool compress are not helpful.