What is better to use for minor burns, baking powder or baking soda?

Question

My mother got burnt by the oven on her hand, and she asked me what is better to use baking soda or baking powder?

Answer 1

Never heard of baking powder and soda on burns before, but I am sure that neither is NOT in the lest bit helpfull in a burn.

For all burns use cool running water, for about 10-20 mintues, or place into bowl with ice added. Never apply ice direct to burnt area as it can cause further damage to the skin.
Never put any creams or lotions on a burn unless it is silverzine (burn formula), if it blisters don't burst. Cover with non stick dressing and seek medical aid, if large area is concerned or pain continues after 20 mintues.

Good luck!

Answer 2

For a first degree burn, baking soda paste (mix with water to make a thin paste) is one remedy to stop the pain.

Egg whites is another remedy.

However, before putting anything on the burn, the skin should be cooled with plain water. Soaking time depends on depth of burn. The purpose is to stop the burning from spreading, which can happen if the heat is not halted. Thus, never put butter on a burn, as it will hold the heat inside the skin and the burn can keep on burning. And although it seems to make sense to use ice, Do Not. Just use cool tap water, not even iced, as this can also damage the skin.

When you say minor burns, I am hoping you are not talking about any burn beyond first degree, where the skin is only red, and not blistered or broken.

If the skin is blistered or broken, even slightly, infection can result, so an antiobiotic cream (i.e.; Silvadene) should be used after the cooling process, then cover with a loose bandage and change it daily.

It is wise to contact a physician even for second degree burns. A phone call to the doctor's office at least, would be in order.

Answer 3

not one of them is good nor is anything else you might think to put on there. cold water clean cold water soak in it or if its not bad just run the water over the burn then cover the burn with a sterile gauze that is a cloth that allows air in and out.
the pharmacy may have some things that are helpfully for slight burns . the main thing to do is to cool the burn fast the burn does not stop just because the surface seems cool the heat can still be damaging inside so cool it down with clean cold water and other then what a pharmacy nurse or doctor gives you don't put any sort of thing on it besides the light gauze dressing.
merry Christmas.
PS if there is a blister leave it along do not poke it do leave it cover it with the same gauze and leave it be.

Answer 4

Baking soda, mix it with water so it's akin to a paste and leave it on the burned area until it flakes off. Years ago, my mother spilled hot coffee on her legs, and I helped her apply it to the burned areas. Not a mark. And I just used it last night on a burn on my finger. No pain today. I swear by it.

Answer 5

Water

Answer 6

It may sound gross, but reach for the mustard. It stops the pain instantly. Then run cool/cold water on it for 10-20 minutes.

Answer 7

Don't put anything on any burn except cool water and dry sterile dressings. And you could put ice on it if you want to cause more harm than good. When you apply ice you constrict blood vessels and prevent adequate perfusion, which could lead to tissue damage and death.

Max EMT

Answer 8

she's thinking of Sodium Bicarbonate - baking Soda.

Answer 9

mustard. you have probably healed by now. next time, apply a dab of mustard. it is unbelievable.

Answer 10

aloe,it will make the burn sooth and will allow it to heal much faster