Whether you should use Polysporin for burns depends on the severity of the burn in question. In many cases, using Polysporin on a first-degree burn will be fine. You should never apply anything to a second-, third-, or fourth-degree burn without checking with your doctor first. What is Polysporin? Polysporin is an ointment that combines [...]
We have all suffered burns on our fingers. You hit the side of the iron or you touch a hot pan. In many cases, you can treat these burns with different home remedies. However, regardless of what type of home remedy you decide to use, we recommend asking a doctor’s advice first, as some home [...]
Burns on the arms might not seem as serious as those that occur on the face or neck, but they can lead to significant scarring or disfigurement, which can be especially troubling when they appear on conspicuous areas like the arms. Certain home remedies may make good companions to medical treatment provided by your doctor. But [...]
Facial burns can cause victims both physical and emotional pain and suffering. Anyone who suffers a facial burn should get professional medical treatment immediately. The doctor may recommend medical treatment to help the burn heal and to treat any scarring present after it heals. Certain home remedies for burns on the face may also help, [...]
Sudocrem is a cream used for over 80 years to treat anything from diaper rash to eczema to cuts and minor, first-degree burns. It is available over the counter without a prescription in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and elsewhere, though it is not common in the United States. What is in Sudocrem and what [...]
Germolene is a line of antiseptic creams used to treat minor first-degree burns. It is available over the counter without a prescription. It is most common in the United Kingdom. Among the Germolene products available are: Wound Care Cream (active ingredient Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride), which the manufacturer advertisers as helping to avoid infection in minor burns [...]
No, applying cold water or ice for burns is not helpful. Do not apply ice to a burn. Do not apply an ice pack to a burn. Do not pour ice water over a burn. Do not submerge a burn wound in ice water. Instead of ice and cold water, apply cool water to the [...]
People may apply an over-the-counter or prescription cream for burns to: Soothe the wound Keep the tissue moist Provide pain relief Prevent infection The best cream for your burn will depend on a lot of different factors, including the severity of your burn, your health, other medications you are taking, any allergies, and more. Do [...]
First-degree burns do not scar. Second-degree burns may scar. Third- and fourth-degree burns scar often and may require skin graft surgery to minimize scarring. Patients who suffer severe burns (second-degree burns or worse) should talk with their doctor about treatment to help their burns heal, as well as to avoid scarring. Doctors may also instruct [...]
Yes, zinc oxide cream may help treat some types of burns. Zinc oxide cream is a multi-purpose cream that may be useful for all sorts of minor skin discomfort. Zinc oxide may help prevent diaper rash, for example. It can also treat minor lacerations and burns. Do not use zinc oxide for serious burns. You [...]
The amount you may recover depends on the extent of your injuries. Your family members may also be entitled to compensation, to the extent that your injury affected their relationship with you.
