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Ahmed Karim wrote:
Skin burns occur when exposed to low temperatures. Skin burns can range from mild to severe, depending on the severity of cold exposure. Although they can be treated through the use of some medications, some people wonder about the main methods that can help get rid of them.
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In the following context, the “Consulto” presents the conditions that must be followed to deal with sudden skin burns at home, according to Dr. Rehab Hegazy, professor of dermatology at Cairo University.
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Causes of sudden skin burns
The doctor says that skin burns occur when the skin is exposed to excessive heat, electricity, chemicals or sunlight, and the severity of the burns can range from mild burns to severe burns that can result in scarring or permanent damage to the skin .
Types of skin burns
Anwar points out that types of skin burns can be classified into first-degree burns, which can only affect the outer layer of skin, the stratum corneum. First-degree burns additionally present with redness and pain. Second-degree burns involve the stratum corneum and dermis. It is the second layer of skin where second degree burns occur in the form of redness, pain, swelling and ulcers.
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Hijazi confirms that the latter type is third-degree burns, affecting all layers of the skin, including the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Third degree burns appear in the form of redness, pain, swelling and ulcers and can be black or white in color.
Natural methods to treat skin burns
The doctor explained that minor skin burns such as first and second degree burns can be treated at home. However, if the burns are third-degree or the burns are extensive, medical attention must be sought immediately, pointed out some home methods for treating skin burns of Among them are the following:
– Keep the injured person away from the heat source. If the burn is caused by a fire, extinguish it immediately. If the burn is caused by a chemical substance, the chemical substance must be removed from the skin with water or an acid or alkaline solution.
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– Assess the severity of the burn. If the burn is severe, medical attention should be sought immediately.
Cool the affected area with cold running water for 10-15 minutes. This cooling can help relieve pain, swelling and inflammation.
Cover the affected area with a clean, dry bandage as this will help protect the affected area from infection.
– Give the injured person a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
– Monitor the injured person closely for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, increasing pain, or fever.
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