Minor Burns 101

I don't know how I have manage to burn myself more in the last two years then I ever have in my entire life, but I HAVE, and I can't stand the lingering pain and the raw skin. I have heard that putting ice directly and immediately after the burn occurs can help reduce pain, and that butter has done some kind of magic as well. As time grew on, I noticed that my burns always were painful and that those theories indeed were just theories.

UNTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL one day I heard that placing the burn under a running fosset of luke warm water does the trick. The reason this works is because you're bringing the skin's temperature back down to the natural temperature of the body. Ice causes the skin more damage because it is too extreme for the delicate skin to handle, causing it to throb and even blister.

The last few times when I have burned my fingers, I have tried this tactic and it has made the world of a difference. It didn't throb for much longer, it didn't blister, and it didn't change in color. Even though the skin was still damaged, the pain was not as bad as I had presumed it would be. This is hands down the best method I have ever had for minor burns. Ohhh and if you have burn cream/spray lying around... that really helps too, just place a band-aid over it to seal the medicine.

So remember, the next time you are cooking or doing your hair, and your little fingers seem to have gotten in the way, don't reach for the butter or ice... who knows what good either of those do anyways. Instead, these 3 easy steps will make you feel like the burn never occurred!!

1.) Place burn under luke warm water {around body temperature} for 60-90 sec

2.) Apply minor burn medicine directly on burned area

3.) Place band-aid on top of medicine to seal and protect