A burn is called damage to the skin and tissues that occurs upon contact with negative environmental factors. Burns in everyday life can occur when they come into contact not only with hot objects, but also with electric current. Most often, household burns belong precisely to the category of thermal ones. Thermal burns can be caused by contact with hot liquid due to exposure of the skin to hot steam. The longer the exposure of the burn source to the affected area of the skin, the larger it is in area, the more severe the burn. In addition, based on the depth of the lesion, 4 degrees of burn are distinguished. I and II degrees are characterized by redness of the skin and the appearance of blisters on it, III degree indicates to damage the deep, growth layer of the skin, grade IV is characterized by muscle damage and even bones.
Where in everyday life can you get thermal burn?
- A flame burn can be obtained when using a gas stove, stove, fireplace, as well as in a fire.
- Steam burns are the most common form of household thermal burns. Most often, they are fired with the mistress's steam, opening a saucepan, frying pan or oven, or even pouring boiling water from a kettle into cups. Such a burn does not lead to deep damage, however, if the area of damage is extensive, treatment in a hospital may be required.
- A hot liquid burn is also common, and also most often occurs in housewives during cooking. This should also include burns with hot oil, which, if it gets on the skin of the hands and face, and sometimes in the eyes, causes painful injuries.
- Burn with a hot object. Most often, in this case, we are talking about a burn with an iron, a saucepan, a hot baking sheet. Often men get such a burn while working in the garage or while firing up the stove.
Timely first aid
First aid measures for household burns include, first of all, cooling the affected area of the skin. This must be done in order to remove excess heat from the skin, relieve pain and prevent the burn from penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin. Cool with water, not ice, to avoid aggravating skin damage.
It is forbidden to use butter or sour cream to lubricate the burned area. Contrary to popular stereotype, this method will not be beneficial, but harm, since fatty foods form a thick layer on the skin that prevents heat exchange. Bubbles on the surface of the skin should not be pierced.
After the skin has cooled, you can use a topical aerosol containing dexpanthenol to help repair damaged skin. For example, the original drug "Panthenolspray»Aerosol for external use, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves tissue regeneration, is quickly absorbed (absorbed) by the skin. There are no age restrictions, individual intolerance is possible, use in children should be supervised adults * Unlike an ointment or cream, a topical aerosol is easy to apply and absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy stains.
You need to be very careful when buying a drug at a pharmacy, because there is a huge the number of analogues, the packaging of which is often visually similar to the packaging of the original medicinal product funds - "Panthenolspray»Aerosol for external use. Original medicinal product ("Panthenolspray») Aerosol for external use is sold in white packaging, with orange letters and a smiley next to the name of the drug. New packaging (from 2017) bears the “Made in Europe” mark.
In the event that the burn occupies a large surface of the body, you need to consult a doctor: treatment in a hospital may be required.
Household burns are common. Timely treatment of the burn will quickly eliminate pain and restore damaged skin without the development of complications.
Svetlana Levchenko, surgeon, clinic "Asteri-Med", g. Moscow
* Instructions for medical use "Panthenolspray" Reg. beats P No. 012187/01 of 22.08 2011
