The first thing one should do after being burnt is to run clean water over the burnt area. For minor burns, you could use over-the-shelf burn cream such as many brands sold over the counters in the pharmacy. The ones that I know are Benarzene (contains silver potassium - 20%).
For serious burns (2nd - 3rd degree, over 30% bodily burn wound ), go to the doctor immediately. It would help greatly if the would is cleaned with clean cool running water. Cut off any clothing if it interferes/happens to be in the wound area.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
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