Eucalyptus Uses for Skin Care

Treatment of oil burns

If you are exposed to oil burns during cooking, whether simple or not, you should learn the treatment of burns oil as well as what is the correct and rapid behavior if you are exposed to it,

 The most common type of burns is heat burning, which is caused by heat or fire, and most of the heat burns that occur at home are in the kitchen, as hot oil is the main factor in most heat burns. Hot oil can flow or run from the pot or pan during cooking to your body and hands. If you burn the oil, you must immediately do first aid to prevent further damage.

Kitchen burns

Treatment of oil burns

Things you need:

Cold water

Clean cloth

Cream burns

bandage

Method:

Stepwise:

Stop further damage from hot oil by keeping away from the container or frying pan containing hot oil, preventing hot oil from spreading, and removing any clothing or jewelry that may be contaminated and close to the place of injury.

The second step:

 Put the cold water on the burn for 15 minutes or until the oil starts to cool, and you should avoid putting the snow on the burn because it can inflict more damage by burning the tissue.

Press the place of injury under cold water with a clean cloth until it becomes wet, as this can help relieve some pain associated with oil burns.

The third step :

Apply a burn cream to the area of ​​the injury. If you do not have a burn cream, keep the burn moist and avoid tissue damage. Then wrap a clean bandage or cloth to prevent irritation. Do not fold the bandage too tight as it can slow the healing process. .

The fourth step :

As a doctor, burning light oil may not require further treatment, but seeing a doctor can not be neglected, as the doctor performs an assessment of the burns to make sure there are no signs of infection or other complications.

If incineration covers more than one fingerprint or penetrates more than one layer of skin, it can be classified as severe burns requiring further treatment. In severe burns, you should seek immediate treatment.

Treatment of oil burns that you experience in the kitchen:

Oil burns often make the area red and painful, often first-degree burns or superficial burns.

Oil burns can cause painful blisters if not treated in a timely manner. Many natural remedies can help heal wounds, reduce pain, and mild oil burns tend to heal within a few days or up to three weeks.

1. Cold water:

Cold water helps stop burning from spreading by running cold water on the burn area for several minutes within seconds of exposure to hot oil.

You can also put cool compresses on the affected area, repeat the treatment every few hours to relieve the discomfort, do not use ice as it can reduce blood flow, eventually causing damage to sensitive tissues.

2. Raw potatoes:

Using raw potatoes can treat mild oil burns because of its anti-irritant and soothing properties, which help relieve pain and reduce the chance of blisters.

Method:

Simply cut a slice of raw potato and rub it on the burn area, making sure the potato juice is spread over the affected area.

Another option is to age the raw potato and apply it to the affected area for 15 minutes.

For best results, use any of these treatments after the burn occurs as quickly as possible.

3. Aloe vera gel:

Aloe vera gel has properties of astringent and tissue healing which can help in healing burns.

Method:

Cut a small piece of cactus leaf paper and apply the fresh gel directly to the burn.

One teaspoon of cactus gel can also be mixed with turmeric and apply the mixture to the oil burning area.

If you do not have a vera cactus plant, you can apply a cream containing cactus gel in the ingredients.

4. Coconut oil and lemon juice:

Coconut oil and lemon juice can also help treat minor burns of oil when it cools and dry. Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids such as lauric acid, mericic acid and caprylic acid, which have anti-fungal, anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties , And lemon juice contains acidic properties that reduce scars.

Take a little coconut oil and add a little lemon juice, mix it properly and place it on the affected area to facilitate healing, and repeat treatment on a daily basis.

5. Honey:

Honey can purify wounds and effectively assist in healing burns, thanks to its antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory properties, it also reduces the chances of reappearance and scars after healing from burning.

Method:

Place the honey on a gauze bandage and place it directly on the burn.

Change the bandage three to four times a day.

6. Black tea bags:

Tannic acid found in black tea can help absorb heat from oil burning and thus reduce pain, inflammation and redness.

Method:

Put 3 bags of tea in a bowl filled with warm water for a few minutes, leave the solution to cool and then soak a clean cloth in it and put it on the affected area, and reapplying treatment as needed.

You can also put wet tea bags directly on the burns.

7. Vinegar:

The properties of astringent and antiseptic in vinegar can be very useful in treating oil burns and preventing infection.

Method:

Add white vinegar or apple cider vinegar in equal amount of water, and use this solution to rinse the burned area.

Later, cover the affected area with a cloth submerged in vinegar diluted, and replace the cloth with a new one every two to three hours.

8. Lavender oil:

Lavender essential oil contains antiseptic and analgesic properties, which helps to reduce the risk of scarring after recovery from burning.

Method:

Add five drops of lavender oil to two cups of water, soak a clean cloth in it, and use it as a material several times.

Lavender oil should not be used directly but should be diluted with one of the other essential oils.

Another option is to mix a few drops of essential lavender oil into two tablespoons of honey and apply it several times to the affected area daily.

9. Banana leaves:

Banana leaves are an ancient folk remedy for burns, especially oil burns, as they are rich in anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Method:

Grind some fresh banana leaves to make paste.

Apply the putty to the affected area, and cover it with a cotton cloth.

Apply a new quantity when the first quantity dry and repeat treatment 3 times daily.

10. Onion juice:

Onion juice contains inhibitory components such as sulfur compounds and kercytes which can relieve pain, help to heal burning and reduce the chance of ulcers.

Cut the fresh onion and apply the juice to the burn, and use the onions only the fresh section, where after a few minutes of shredding loses its medicinal properties. Repeat the process several times a day.