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Which works best on burns?

Asked by hunay about 1 year ago, 6 answers.

I have tried toothpaste and im not sure if it works I think I put it on too late and 1 of my friends said butter only works!!!
which works better

Sue90 Answered by sue90 on Nov 30, 2007, 01:25PM
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Dear justaquestion1,
Don't use either one. A burn can easily become infected and nothing but a bit of soap and water...then cover with a breathable bandage with something like Polysporin or Ozonol. Butter put on a hot burn will continue to cook on the burn making it worse. Tooth paste dries out the burn and that's the last thing you want.
Sue...good luck

I LIKE IT Answered by alittleconfused on Nov 30, 2007, 01:29PM
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Well I have know to use mustard as well. I don't know if it really works though.

my bike on the trail morphine Answered by brian8you on Nov 30, 2007, 01:37PM
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if its bad enough water dosnt wirk go to a doctor dant cover it for a while too

Face! Answered by underwaterophelia on Nov 30, 2007, 02:30PM
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Use aloe.

Whiteboard portrate Answered by filletofspam on Nov 30, 2007, 04:04PM
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For a serious burn, immediately cool it with cool water then go to the ER.

For minor burns I cool it with cool water than apply aloe. I like to use real aloe from a plant. I cut about a 1 piece of leaf, cut the edges so I can open it up, then I rub it on the area or squeeze some juice out. I haven't found anything that works any better than aloe though sometimes it stings a bit.

Answered by lovemymedic07 on Dec 01, 2007, 12:22AM

definately cool it with cool water.

NEVER use ice, butter, toothpaste, ointment, etc. these are horrible for a burn.

If it's a small burn like on your hand or finger or just a small patch. you can wet a piece of gauze and put it on it.
If it's a larger burn put a piece of dry gauze on it and I suggest going to have it checked out.

Trust me on this...I'm an EMT-B =)

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