Will Petroleum Jelly calm burns? like Vaseline.. but Petroleum Jelly Skin Protection
2007-03-08 17:22:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Bad idea!! Holds in the heat. Use cold water immediately and keep it in the cold water as long as possible. This will help stop the burn, because the damage can continue, but the cold stops it. Then Neosporin!!
2007-03-08 17:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by itry007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use anything like that. It also depends on the burn, is it sunburn? or another type of burn either way you should see the doctor asap or the chemist if you can't afford to see the doctor as chemists know more about medications than doctors in my opinion and you can get what you need straight away. Petroleum jelly or vaseline will attract dirt and this will in turn cause an infection, even if covered I wouldn't chance it. Get some medical advice please.
2007-03-09 01:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by kawasakigpx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be certified in first aid. They taught us that petroleum jelly should never be used on a burn because it is not sterile. Cover a fresh burn with a cold cloth and then wrap it with a sterile dressing. Ask the pharmacist what they recommend for a soothing ointment for a burn.
2007-03-09 14:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use cool water and sterile sheets whenever possible, or freshly ironed sheets. Also, DO NOT use butter or ointments. They will hold heat and also the ER will have to clean the burn to remove the butter or oinment. This is painful! If it is a serious burn or if you're not sure, call 911. While awaiting the Ambulance, always remove any jewelery such as rings, as swelling will occur and it will need to be removed because it holds heat and continues the burning process.
2007-03-10 10:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
petroleum jelly should not be used on a burn since it keeps the heat in and could lead to infection.
2007-03-09 01:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Go to web md or something to find out what you can use, but I know Vaseline is bad for burns!
2007-03-09 01:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by missybooboo1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT !!! Try just cool water. If that doesn't work and it is not blistering or open, try a lidocaine type of spray like lanocain, solarcain. If it blisters, you'll probably need an antibiotic ointment and may need to seek professional attention (of a doctor).
2007-03-09 01:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will keep the skin hot and continue the burning. go to the ER.
2007-03-09 05:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋