2006-12-08 10:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by ice 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
NONE! One should not use any ointment to treat burns. Oinments keep the heat in the skin.
The best treatment is to keep it cool using cold running water for at least ten minutes, apply sterile non-stick dressing over burn and seek medical advice.
2006-12-08 10:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
High grade Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca alternifolia) it's naturally soothing, antiseptic, antifungal, penetrates faster than aloe vera, and helps speed healing. This is the most awesome natural product that can be used on all types of skin irritations, cuts, burns, etc.
2006-12-09 13:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Vickie S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree about aloe vera. Should always keep an aloe vera plant in your house. When the stalks get large I freeze them to make the feel cool on the cuts/burns etc.
2006-12-08 18:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by It's been awhile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the ointment. Rub an ice cube over the burn, or apply cold water via a towel, wash cloth, etc.
2006-12-08 18:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's good to rub fresh aloe vera on. It's imperative to keep it clean and don't touch it. Find somewhere to get an aloe vera plant. They also have OTC things until that can happen- and I think some include aloe vera.
2006-12-08 19:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by answermaker96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe works pretty well. Antibacterial ointment too, because burns can get infected easily.
2006-12-08 18:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds weird...and it doesn't make sense, but I absolutely promise you it will work.
If you put vinegar on the burn, it will take the pain away immediately.
2006-12-08 18:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silvadine is by far the BEST thing you can put on it. It is a prescription I think.
2006-12-08 18:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋