How to Rid of Burn Scars Caused by a Heating Pad

Your shoulder ached, you put the television on, and got that delicious heating pad out... and promptly fell asleep. And there you have it, you burnt yourself with the bleeping heating pad. What do you do?

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Any or all of:
• Vitamin E liquid
• Tea Tree Oil
• Zinc lotion/scar cream
• Aloe leaf from the actual plant

1. If your burn is fresh, rinse with tepid water and seek medical attention. Burns can be serious. Never use butter or oil as it traps heat and may cause the burn to get worse.
2. Aloe The best thing for a new burn to heal with the least chance of scarring is aloe from an actual aloe plant. Peel the skin off the side of the leaf and place the juicy part on the burn directly. You can lay strips of the inner part of the aloe plant on your burn for as long as possible.
3. Store the aloe plant, juices, insides- once cut open in the refrigerator and use as needed.
4. You can also use liquid Vitamin E- in bottle form, or break open capsules to rub on scar area.
5. The same is true for Tea Tree oil and Zinc. You can make a little rub and gently rub on scar area after it is clean and dry. Do not cover with a band aid, let it breathe.
6. Be patient. Scars take time to heal, and will fade. They will fade more quickly and more completely with repeated use of the Vitamin E, Zinc, and Tea Tree oil (after the aloe application at the beginning). If you don't have one of these ingredients, use what you have.

Tips & Warnings

• Over the counter scar preparations sometimes work also, both homeopathic and "regular." The key is patience, as new skin has to regenerate. The damage has already been done to the skin, so the scarred tissue needs time to heal and the underlying tissues to repair.
• Always seek medical advice for even moderate burns
• Failure or slowness for wounds to heal is also a serious issue, so seek medical help if wounds do not heal.