Here's what you need to know about minor burns.

The weather has been hot recently, and I can often see the news of being scalded. It reminds me of the scene of the neighbor's child taking the food in the oven and getting scalded. Scalds are also very common in our lives. According to reports, 96,000 children in the world suffer from being Burned and dying. Especially young children have insufficient awareness of accidents and dangers when playing, which is also the reason for the high incidence of burns. It is very important for parents and children to master the knowledge of burn prevention and first aid. This article will explain to you how to scientifically give first aid to minor burns. Please come and learn with me.

So what is a minor burn?

Human skin has three layers; the first layer is the outermost surface layer, then the dermis layer, which contains capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, etc., and then the subcutaneous tissue, mainly loose connective tissue and adipose tissue. . Common symptoms of minor burns include red or peeling skin, blisters, swelling, and in severe burns the skin may appear whitish or burnt. If the skin is only red, slightly swollen, and the pain is not blistered, this is usually a superficial epidermal burn. If there are small blisters, it may be damage to the epidermis and part of the dermis.

①How to deal with minor burns?

The first and most important thing is to get rid of the heat source. Keep the wound clean and dry, and avoid using various ointments, edible oils, toothpaste, etc., by yourself. To avoid secondary injury, flush the water to cool down for 20 minutes before applying the dressing.

It should be noted that 24-48 hours after scald is the exudation period of the wound surface. The wound surface is often very moist and accompanied by large blisters. After 48 hours, the exudate decreases and enters the infection period. It is necessary to strictly prevent wound infection.

②How can I recover better after a burn?

If blisters appear on minor burns, be careful to keep them clean and do not puncture the blisters. It is recommended to use Longterm Medical Hydrocolloid Dressing. This hydrocolloid dressing uses the principle of wet healing to provide a slightly acid-sealed space for the wound to heal the wound, which can promote faster wound healing. Its surface is translucent, making it easy to observe the wound. The recovery condition is also waterproof, so it will not be affected by normal contact with water, and the occurrence of infection is also avoided. The adhesive strength of the colloid is also very strong, and it is not easy to fall off. It is very suitable for a medical dressing that is always at home.

③What should I do after a burn so that there will be no scars?

Many people have such questions after being burned. It is recommended that after the wound is completely healed, it will enter the proliferative phase. In order to avoid the growth of scars, you can use Longterm Medical Silicone scar dressing, which can reduce the occurrence of scars. It is made of high-purity silicone scar dressing. Medical silicone components inhibit fibroblasts and capillaries, thereby preventing scarring. In addition, in the recovery stage, there is no special attention to diet. Soy sauce can also be eaten. You can pay attention to the sunscreen on the burnt area to avoid heavy pigmentation. If it is a serious burn, you need to follow the doctor's advice. During the diet recovery stage, you generally need to increase your calorie and protein intake. There will also be requirements for the total amount of fluids, and various vitamins and minerals cannot be lacking.

I also hope that everyone will join me in spreading the scientific method of dealing with burns and reducing unnecessary secondary injuries!

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: August 11, 2022