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A news of a young child being scalded has caused widespread discussion. There are many local methods for treating burns and scalds, but these methods have no scientific basis and are not reliable, but may aggravate the injury.
Wrong soil method 1: Doenjang
There are many elderly people who will burn Or apply miso on the burn to relieve the pain. But medically speaking, this is not scientific.
Denjang is fermented, and there are bacteria in it. If the wound is damaged, it is easy to cause infection and inflammation of the wound after applying miso, which not only does not relieve the pain, but also aggravates the injury.
wrong Soil Method 2: Soy Sauce
After burns or scalds, many people also apply soy sauce to the wound to relieve pain, which is also without scientific basis.
Soy sauce is not a sterile product, nor does it provide pain relief. Moreover, the color of the wound surface after smearing soy sauce will deepen, which is not conducive to the doctor’s inspection of the damage of the wound.
Wrong Soil Method 3: Salting
Some people think that applying salt after a scald or burn can disinfect it, which is also not advisable.
This is because, after a scald or burn, the wound is exposed. If you apply salt at this time, it will not only not relieve the pain, but will destroy the cells and make the already injured. Cells suffer secondary damage.
Wrong Soil Method 4: Toothpaste
Some people also say that applying toothpaste to burns or scalds can relieve itching and swelling.
In fact, the skin after injury is very fragile. At this time, toothpaste applied externally will not only have no therapeutic effect, but also increase the chance of local infection of the wound and prolong the healing time of the wound.
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Treatment of burns
If you get burnt at home suddenly, remember these 5 first aid steps:
Correct Step 1: Rinse span>
Rinse the scalded area with running water for at least 10 minutes. The purpose of this is to quickly cool the wound, reduce pain, and prevent the heat from causing deeper damage to the wound.
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Correct Step 2: Take off
After rinsing, gently cut the clothing near the wound with scissors, and do not let the clothing stick to the wound. Be sure not to forcibly tear off the clothes, as this will easily break the blisters at the wound and cause secondary infection.
Correct Step 3: Soak
If the injured area is relatively large, simple washing will not relieve the pain at all. You can soak the injured area in low temperature water to relieve the pain.
Correct Step 4: Cover
If the situation is serious and the wound is large, you can cover the wound with sterile gauze to prevent the wound from being exposed to the air and causing infection.
Correct Step 5: Send
After simple treatment, if the situation is serious, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time. Do not handle it at home by yourself, to prevent the injury from worsening due to improper handling.
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