The first treatment for a first or second degree burn is _________.?

Question

for science trivia. one or two word answer.

Answer 1

Cold water.

Answer 2

The medical community no longer uses degrees for burns, its now referred to by depth (superficial, partial thickness and full thickness). To be honest, home remedies don't work and are dangerous. People underestimate the seriousness of a burn and then I get called. It is important to treat a burn properly to avoid complications. Unfortunately proper medical attention is necessary. The swelling you are experiencing is a sign that your body is entering burn shock. When you suffer a burn, it begins to compensate to the injury. Vessels and tissues can be damaged. When the vessels become damaged, the begin to leak fluid. This fluid has no where to go so it collects in the empty space under the skin. This is what causes the swelling (edema) you are seeing. Healthy skin can only expand so far. If more fluid leaks out the skin reaches a point where it can no longer expand. More fluid continues to seep out, the skin can't expand so the fluid begins to push on the healthy vessels. In your thigh you have your femoral artery which can become compromised. Potential risks include: loss of blood flow to your leg resulting in gang green, infection, embolism, etc. These risks can be fatal. I understand your burn is small and you don't have health insurance, however you really need to be seen. Medical clinics often offer programs to assist you with paying for your care as do hospitals. You might also have free clinics in your area. My professional opinion is it is unlikely that you will have serious complications as a result of not seeking care (though it is possible). However, I strongly feel that without proper care you will likely have scaring and a prolonged healing time.

Answer 3

Run the area over with cold running water immediately. After a few minutes it's too late

Answer 4

Running water

Answer 5

Skin Doctor

Answer 6

Cold water...

Do NOT use water on ANY form of chemical burn without a first consulting an MSDS or a physician.

Answer 7

hey man i have 25% of my body burned, go to a burn ward or hospital and ask for adaptic and bacitracian and then just use bandages that dont stick to cover your wounds. i am sorry to hear about your burns man they hurt and suck i havbe skin graphs on 20% of my body and then 5% was just 1st and 2nd degree burns but try that and it will help.

Answer 8

cold water

or

aloe vera

or

Newskin Bandages

Answer 9

cool water and this is medical not science.

Answer 10

ice cube, cold water, clean wound, ?