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Pain Relief for First Degree Burns

Almost everyone that cooks has had a first degree burn at one time or another; it would be miraculous if you haven’t First degree burns really hurt! You have everything you need to stop the pain of a burn right in your own kitchen If you have vinegar, or honey, tea, egg whites, or potatoes you can relieve the pain of a burn almost instantly Vinegar is a natural pain reliever for first degr.....More on Burns

Unprotected Skin in August Burns Red

Almost everyone whose skin is sunburned in August burns red, which stands to reason because August is the hottest month of the year Sunburns in August burns red because the wavelengths of UVA and UVB light are more direct during the hottest part of summer Not only is there a threat from direct sunlight, but there is also a threat from reflected sunlight The white sand of a beach and the water b.....More on Burns

How to Treat Burns

There are many ways people can get burned You can get burned by accident by walking too close to a candle, or you get burned while you are cooking dinner Someone in your home can get burned and you need to know what to do in case you are called upon to treat a burn Every mom and dad needs to know how to treat burns The first rule of thumb in how to treat burns is not to panic If you are c.....More on Burns

Caustic Chemicals and Second Degree Burns

Chemical induced second degree burns occur when the skin is exposed to a caustic substance The chemical could be either acidic or alkaline in nature Corrosive chemicals often cause second degree burns Depending on the chemical that made contact with the skin, the symptoms may vary, but generally there might be itching or burning sensations There may be darkening or bleaching of the skin Chemi.....More on Burns

Tooth Whitening and Chemical Burns

More and more people are choosing the least expensive way to whiten their teeth Going to a dentist for whitening treatments can run into hundreds of dollars; and still cause chemical burns to the gums and the other mucous membranes of the mouth The dentist often applies a bleaching gel and then has you expose your teeth to a bright light to activate the bleaching ingredient Some people are mor.....More on Burns

How to Hide Cigarette Burns

Cigarette burns in carpet Sooner or later, if you smoke or someone in your family smokes, you will get burn marks on your furniture, on your carpet, on a wooden table, or somewhere You don’t have to live with nasty cigarette burns throughout your home; you can do something about it Before doing any repairs to your carpet, vacuum the carpet at the site of the cigarette burns Next, pull up t.....More on Burns

How the Sun Burns Your Skin

The sun burns the skin unless we have applied a sunscreen or we have developed a gradual tan Most people that are fair complected don’t tan easily and the sun burns their sensitive skin Most people with blond, red or light brown hair have fair skin; they have to take special precautions not to burn In order to understand how the sun burns the skin you must look at the skin What is the sk.....More on Burns

First Aid for Burns

Burns are classified in order of their severity and involvement in the tissues of the body; the classifications are: first, second and third degree burns First aid for burns is specific to the burn injury First aid for burns varies slightly from the less serious burns to the severe Second degree burns can be as severe as some third degree burns if they cover a major portion of the body, or on t.....More on Burns

Treating Burns of all Degrees

The method for treating burns has changed over the years Many years ago it was common to treat a burn by rubbing butter on it; however, research and experience has taught us that treating burns with butter or some other oil based product will insulate the burn and keep the heat in, which may cause further tissue damage First aid for treating burns is to start by getting away from the source of t.....More on Burns

Camp Fire: This Fire Burns Hot

Who doesn’t love a campfire Roasting hotdogs and marshmallows are one of the most fun things to do while camping While it is fun, you must remember this fire burns hot Camp fires blaze high in the air and it is possible to get burned from being too close to a campfire Another concern is that this fire burns so high that surrounding trees catch on fire Many forest fires have been caused by c.....More on Burns

Electrical Skin Burns

Electrical skin burns is a result of electric current having contact with some part of the body The severity of injuries caused by electrical shock can be minor to severe and even fatal Electrical shock can come from faulty wiring; there may be a short or the wire may not be grounded properly In our homes we have 110 and 220 current People who work on power lines work on high voltage wiring, w.....More on Burns

Careless Smoking and 3rd Degree Burns

House fires often happen at night when everyone is asleep; especially if there is a smoker in the house Smokers sometimes go to sleep with a lit cigarette If you smoke, never smoke when you are sleepy Always extinguish your cigarette in an ashtray, and make sure it is completely out Empty ashtrays only after all the heat is gone from its contents If a fire should start from a dropped cigarett.....More on Burns

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﻿Pain Relief for First Degree Burns

﻿Unprotected Skin in August Burns Red

﻿How to Treat Burns

﻿Caustic Chemicals and Second Degree Burns

﻿Tooth Whitening and Chemical Burns

﻿How to Hide Cigarette Burns

﻿How the Sun Burns Your Skin

﻿First Aid for Burns

﻿Treating Burns of all Degrees

﻿Camp Fire: This Fire Burns Hot

﻿Electrical Skin Burns

﻿Careless Smoking and 3rd Degree Burns