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Suggest Remedy For Burn From Hot Wax
4 1/2 year old burned hand and wrist with hot wax from a candle. The area is red and irritated, but apparently no blisters. We ran cold water over it for a few minutes then applied an ice pack. Don't have aloe vera in but we do have liquid for applying to sun burns, and honey
Tue, 6 May 2014
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1. since application of cold [water+ice] has been furnished, examination of the burn is necessary, since treating the burn properly requires evaluating the extent of the damage.
PS. Since percentage of burnt area is different in children from adults, thus immediately go to ER [emergency room] and seek expert opinion or Pediatric consultation for degree of burn.
2. Since blister formation is not there, you can safely remove any remaining wax [since odds of infection will be minimal on removal], you may remove the wax by spreading it with petroleum jelly and once removed apply Vitamin E or aloe vera gel on the injured area which soothe the burning sensation and promote healing of damaged skin.
3. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that helps prevent skin infections. If your burn has not healed in two weeks, or shows signs of infection (such as increased redness at the burn site or foul smelling discharge seek medical assistance immediately.
1. since application of cold [water+ice] has been furnished, examination of the burn is necessary, since treating the burn properly requires evaluating the extent of the damage.
PS. Since percentage of burnt area is different in children from adults, thus immediately go to ER [emergency room] and seek expert opinion or Pediatric consultation for degree of burn.
2. Since blister formation is not there, you can safely remove any remaining wax [since odds of infection will be minimal on removal], you may remove the wax by spreading it with petroleum jelly and once removed apply Vitamin E or aloe vera gel on the injured area which soothe the burning sensation and promote healing of damaged skin.
3. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that helps prevent skin infections. If your burn has not healed in two weeks, or shows signs of infection (such as increased redness at the burn site or foul smelling discharge seek medical assistance immediately.
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