mardi 17 novembre 2015

Superficial burns: Natural tricks

I'll give you good tips to do in case of minor burn.
What are minor burns or "domestics"? They are many and very common! Examples of superficial burns: sunburn, fast contact with a flame, fast contact with the iron, hot liquid. Let us know that any temperature above 50 ° damaging the epidermis.
In this article you will finally know what to do in case of small superficial burn ...
Superficial burns (1st or 2nd degree slight degree) are not extensive but painful, only the superficial layers of the skin are affected and the skin becomes bright red and hot.
Frequently, 1st degree burn causes mild itching that disappear in a few days.
Burns second slight degree are characterized by blistering: epidermis is detached from the dermis, rises and filled with a transparent liquid. The blisters can break and expose the dermis, the intensity of pain increases then.
In both cases of minor burns, damaged skin keeps intact its capacity for regeneration and healing occurs in 8 to 12 days by accelerated scaling and without scarring.
Note that the skin of a small child (under 8) burns 4 times faster than that of an adult.
GOOD TO REMEMBER: The severity of a burn from 1st to 3rd degree, depends on several parameters:. The depth, location of the affected area and size Attention burns deep 2nd degree and 3rd degree require taking urgent medical, the other with careful monitoring, can be treated at home.

DO: Good reflexes in case of burns

1) Immediately cool
burn cool water
Cool a burn with running water, it is important.
A first essential emergency gesture to speed healing: make run cool water from the faucet to cool spritz the lesion. Over this gesture is made, the sooner it is effective: it decreases the temperature of the damaged skin and prevents inflammation from spreading and worsening. And fresh water relieves pain immediately. >>>> Apply the rule of three "15": make water flow at 15 ° C by placing the injured party to 15 cm of the water jet and during 15 minutes. Do not wipe but thoroughly dry by dabbing with a sterile swab. CAUTION ON ICE NOT BURN! 2) Clean the wound Clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water before making any care of burns. The wound also can be cleaned gently with soap and water (buy a  soap surgras cold) or with a lavender hydrosol, soothing and disinfectant dab gently with a compress.




CAUTION NO ALCOHOL DESINFECTANT to! 3) Sanitize and soothe natural The ideal is to apply the aloe vera gel goodquality, possibly flavored with the essential oil of spike lavender.

Aloe vera is healing, analgesic, disinfectant and moisturizing, it provides an immediate cooling effect and this is in the healing of minor burns it gives the most spectacular results.
The essential oil of spike lavender (Lavandula spica) works wonders on burns, it relieves pain, improves healing, plus an antibacterial effect. It is well tolerated even pure on the skin from 6 years.
RECIPE IN PRACTICE:
In a teaspoon of aloe, add 1-2 drops of essential oil of spike lavender, mix and apply on the skin. Repeat every hour application during three hours, and that's it! 
If you have no oil of spike lavender or can not use it, apply pure aloe vera gel on or flavored affected areas, cover with a bandage and repeat 2-3 times a 
day. Keep your tube in the refrigerator, when fresh it is even more pleasant to use.
If you do not have aloe vera gel, you can substitute honey thyme or lavender, good quality.
4) Respect the blister
If a blister is formed, do not touch it. It acts as a natural bandage by defense against infection. Do not look to break. 
If it breaks, disinfect it with real lavender or peppermint hydrosols. Similarly, do not try to remove dead skin if they do not take off themselves. 5) Cover the affected area with a bandage, gauze or a clean, dry cloth, it still should be covered without tighten to avoid hooking or contaminate the wound. My tips and more: - Burns are often caused by domestic accidents. Each moving in a home or arrive on holiday, do a quick spot with family on the risks present and remind the children the safety instructions.Draw attention of children on household appliances, stove, fryer, oven, the stove, etc. Do the same with the arrival of a new risk factor appliance. - After taking emergency actions (cool water, soothe and repair with diluted essential oil of spike lavender or not), n not hesitate to use localized massage some shea butter  softened or oil hypericum in hand. These natural products are highly protective and repair both. They allow a lasting healing

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