My son burned his foot on the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle. Any suggestions on how to help with healing?

Question

It is a 2nd degree burn in the arch of his foot. He's only three.

Answer 1

Major burns should always be treated by a medical practitioner; however the homeopathic remedies Cantharis and Causticum can assist in burn healing. A number of botanical remedies, applied topically, can also help burns heal. These include aloe (Aloe barbadensis), oil of St.-John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum), calendula (Calendula officinalis), comfrey (Symphytum officinale), and tea tree oil (Melaleuca spp.). Supplementing the diet with vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc also is beneficial for wound healing.

Answer 2

Vitamin E worked great when we were kids and got burned. Just go to the health food store and buy the capsules that are the natural, mixed-tocopherols kind. Then pierce the capsule to open and liberally spread over the burn. Then cover with some sort of dressing. Change it once or twice a day. This worked for me when I leaned up against a hot iron and never had any scars left from it. It's the only thing I know that keeps scars from forming from burns.

Answer 3

What to Do
Immerse in cool water, blot dry.
Apply sterile dressing.
Treat for shock.
Obtain medical attention, if severe.

What Not to Do
Break blisters.
Remove shreds of tissue.
Use antiseptic, ointment spray
or home remedy on severe burns.

Remember:
The size, location and depth determine how serious a burn is and whether the persons life is in danger. Burns on infants and the elderly are always serious.

Burns from any source, including sunburn, are divided into three categories: 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree, depending on the depth of the burn. With any burn, the patient should have an up-to-date tetanus vaccine with 5 years. All burns, even 1st degree, can easily become infected. Patients should watch for any increase in redness or tenderness after the initial injury. If either of these develop, the burn should be seen by a physician to prevent more damage around the burn site.

First degree burns just cause redness and usually dryness at the outer layers of skin. These can be quite painful, but heal well in a short time. Treatment for 1st degree burns requires cleaning with cold water and mild soap. After cleaning, use cold compresses or ice to minimize the injury to the skin and for pain control. Cold compresses and/or ice can even be used through the day following the initial burn. In the case of sunburn, a soothing lotion such as aloe vera may provide some relief of discomfort.

Second degree burns usually cause blistering, redness and the burn area is moist. If just a small area is burned, the 2nd degree burn may be treated using the same procedure as with a 1st degree burn. If the blistered area pops, the skin over this area may be removed and then this area should be cleansed with mild soapy water. Also, if available, an antibiotic cream should be applied to the burn area. Again, Tylenol, aspirin or ibuprofen may be used for pain and ice and/or cold compresses applied. If 2nd degree burns are over ½ inch in size, they should be seen by a physician.

Answer 4

Assuming you've already seen a doctor and taken care of getting it checked out. For a natural healer and scar prevention rotate between using Aloe Vera straight from the plant, Cocoa Butter, and plenty of TLC. Vaseoline doesn't do anything for burns. Hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 5

Pure Lavendar Essential Oil. Lavendar is a miracle worker when it comes to burns and stings. Drop it straight on the wound and reapply as necessary. Not only will it speed and aid healing, it will manage the pain. This was discovered accidentally when a Dr. accidentally burned his entire arm in the lab and in panic stuck it in the nearest vat of liquid which was Lavendar. His arm healed rapidly with no scars. I have used it many times--including when my 6-year old burned her bum on the wood stove.

Answer 6

Take him to a doctor, they usually perscribe something called Silvadine that will help get rid of the sting and make it heal faster, and will also keep it from blistering very much. Ask your doc whether or not to wrap it, since it's on his foot, and the Silvadine will stain skin black for a while. Hope your little one gets better soon.

Answer 7

and you put a 3 year old on a motorcycle.... and then also you haven't taken him to the doctor, even though you know (or think) he has second degree burns???????

In Bonnie & Clyde days, the treatment for burns was Vinegar Water... applied on thin cotton bandages & kept moist until the skin healed enough to begin closing

Answer 8

Have a doctor check it and make sure it won't get infected.

NO VASELINE or products that contain it! It is oily and will hold heat in.

Aloe Vera gel to soothe, cool compresses, and vitamin E oil to prevent a scar after the heat and blistering are gone from the area.

Answer 9

Assuming you've gone to the doctor and you're doing what they suggested, I'd just keep doing that until the scabbing falls off and new, healthy skin shows. Other than that, I don't think there's anything you need to do.

Answer 10

All the years of being a passenger I know how to avoid getting burned