Articles on Burns

How to Assess a Burn Injury

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Assessing the severity of a burn is an important part of determining how to treat the burn, as well as deciding whether to evacuate the victim... more »

How to Heal a Burned Lip

By JennieV

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Whether it’s from sunburn, waxing, or just a random accident, burned lips are painful, visible and annoying. However, a burned lip doesn’t mean you can’t leave your house for a month. You can heal a burned lip quickly with the right combination ... more »

How to Know the Different Degrees of Burns

By eHow Health Editor

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Burns can be caused by heat, hot liquids, strong chemicals, electricity and radiation. They are classified by the amount of body surface that has been burned, the burn degree, and their depth or thickness... more »

How to Lighten Burn Scars From a Curling Iron

By BlakeXRain

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Usually burn scars last a long time and are hard to get rid of... more »

How to Make a Burn Treatment

By kingofharts

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Ever burn yourself on the kitchen stove and reach for immediate relief only to find none? This easy recipe can be made at home and kept close at hand in case of an emergency. You will be happy to have it, believe me!.. more »

How to Soothe a Sunburn

By eHow Health Editor

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Ouch! You fell asleep on the beach and now you're in some serious pain. The sun bakes your skin just as a fire does, and when you expose your skin for too long, it will burn. Here's how to soothe those lobster-red body parts... more »

How to Treat a Burn

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Most minor burns will heal on their own without the intervention of a physician or hospital. Home treatment may be the only thing required to relieve the symptoms of a burn and help in the healing process. Contact a medical professional if you ... more »

How to treat a burn

By Whitesand143

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Before you apply burn ointment--try this instead!!!.. more »

How to Treat a Burn in the Wilderness

By eHow Health Editor

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Burns are among the most painful and dangerous of soft tissue injuries. Quick and thorough treatment is of the essence... more »

How to Treat a Chemical Burn

By eHow Health Editor

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Chemical burns can be sustained when an individual comes in contact with any substance that may cause a reaction with the skin. These substances can be anything from hot chili peppers to highly toxic chemicals... more »

How to Treat a Treadmill Burn

By eHow Health Editor

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Slipping and falling off of a treadmill during your workout can give new meaning to the term "burning rubber." Unfortunately, this type of burn is painful. Fortunately, with the proper care and time to heal, the burn will go away... more »

How to Treat Heat Burns

By eHow Health Editor

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The treatment of burns caused by heat varies according to the degree of the burn. A first-degree burn or a small second-degree burn are considered minor burns. A serious burn is classified as a large second-degree burn or a third-degree burn... more »

How to Treat Second- and Third-Degree Burns

By eHow Health Editor

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All moderate to severe burns should be cared for properly to reduce the chance of infection or scarring. Burn victims should be taken to an emergency room, particularly for burns on the face, neck or genitals... more »

How to Treat Septicemia in a Child

By Tippy

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The presence of bacteria in your child’s blood is always cause for concern. However, septicemia occurs when the bacteria produces poisonous levels of toxins. When this happens, your child’s symptoms may quickly become severe and include a high ... more »

How to Treat Sunburn

By Hillary Marshall

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Sunburn is a literal pain. It makes your skin hot, sensitive to touch and leaves you generally feeling unwell. Knowing how to identify the severity of your sunburn, learning how to treat your sunburn at home and determining when to seek ... more »

How to Avoid Sunburned Lips

By eHow Health Editor

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The lips are one of the areas on our bodies most sensitive to sunburn, and also one of the hardest areas to keep properly protected from the sun. If you are serious about avoiding sunburned lips, you are going to have to be prepared to work at it... more »

How to Treat a Hot Pepper Burn

By eHow Health Editor

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After making your famous chili or smokin' hot salsa, your hands may feel like you roasted them over a Bunsen burner. Once capsicum oil meets skin, it can be very difficult to stop the burning. A few simple steps will turn down the heat... more »

How to Treat a Severe Sunburn

By eHow Health Editor

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A sunburn is a burn on the skin that is caused by exposure to too much sun. Even on cloudy days, severe sunburns may occur. It is important to take preventative measures, such as applying sunscreen and wearing sun-blocking clothing, to avoid the ... more »

How to treat sunburn at home

By smilesatme1

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Did you overexpose your skin to the heat? Did you notice that your skin seems red,rash,itchy,flaky or you feels like you have a fever? I guess that's what is called sunburn! Sensitive skin will get sunburn easily and for that you need to apply ... more »

How to treat a burn

By steven316

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Whether you burn yourself on a hot curling iron, or your child reaches for a hot stove, burns are painful and often scary. There are many misconceptions and old wives' tales about how to treat burns, but follow these steps and you should make a ... more »

How to Hide a Sunburn

By eHow Health Editor

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Once you've got a sunburn, you still need to live your life. Granted, you want to treat the burn to help it heal, but in the meantime you'll need to hide your sunburn to look your best. As important as it may be to hide the sunburn, it's also key ... more »

How to Care for an Alkaline Burn

By Michael Rader

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Alkaline burns can come from various household cleaners, from mixing concrete, or any number of activities involving lime, lye, or various alkalines. You will recognize a lime burn because a small green ring will spread across the area exposed to ... more »

How to Prevent Sunburn on Your Scalp

By mkay42484

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Females often forget to protect their scalps when they go out in the sun. They slather themselves with a high SPF, pull their hair back and head outside. This leaves the parts in their hair exposed to the burning rays. However, with a few ... more »

How to Treat Burns at Home

By eMerrill

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If you or a household member get burned at home and you need to apply first aid, here are some guidelines that have been tested in action. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Treat Chemical Burns

By eHow Health Editor

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Causes of chemical burns can range from battery acid to hair remover. Whenever you use chemicals around the house, follow directions carefully and take recommended precautions. If a chemical burn occurs, follow these steps to administer first aid ... more »

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