Burned myself on a copper pot.
How can I:
a) reduce scarring
and b) make it go away faster!!
2007-09-01 02:50:18 · 10 answers · asked by cartalk 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
aloe
2007-09-01 03:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it may be a little late for this, but for future reference, the main thing is to treat the burn promptly, as the scarring will be worse if treatment is delayed.
First take the heat out of the burn quickly by applying cold water for at least ten minutes: longer if possible. Flowing water from a tap is best.
Don't apply ice directly as it can cause further damage to the skin.
The cold water will also relieve some of the pain and prevent swelling.
After the initial trauma has subsided, make sure the wound is clean. If there is a danger of infection, get a jab from the doctor.
If the skin is broken the wound shouldn't be covered (unless there is bleeding, of course).
Once the outer layer of skin has started to heal, in a day or so, you can start applying the aloe vera or vitamin e oil.
I have found that Vit E doesn't work on scars that are more than a couple of weeks old.
2007-09-01 03:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I have been burned cooking or sunburned I carried around a broken off piece of aloe plant and rubbed it on my skin several times a day. I really felt the differents regarding pain. I am sorry but cannot answer either of what you wanted addressed such as scarring of quick healing. I know it hurts though. Keep a piece of aloe plant in a ziplock baggie with you to keep it from drying out and just apply it whenever you start to feel the pan worsen (several times a day) Good luck!
2007-09-01 02:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by melissa13182 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-02 21:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a very high quality vitamin E cream with at least 10,000 IU and apply it several times a day. You may want to lightly cover it with gauze so it doesn't get on clothing.
Many years ago, I sustained a nasty grease burn on my hands and used the cream. You cannot tell I was ever burned.
2007-09-01 03:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavender essential oil. Works like a charm.
2007-09-01 03:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is the only true healer, but once healing has started - keep it moisturized. Vitamin E (from a capsule) is pretty good.
2007-09-01 02:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perscription drug silvadene cream and non stick guaze. Also alvera plant...break in half and apply with non stick guaze. One more..vitamin E and non stick gauze.
2007-09-01 03:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by Searching for a calm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coconut oil & aloe vera gel. Use it on the skin and eat them.
2007-09-01 02:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by bezsenný 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For stuff like that I always use Vitamin E lotion.
2007-09-01 02:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by KC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋