Burns

7 Best Burn Creams That Really Work!

A burn can be caused by heat, electricity, excessive sun exposure, contact with chemicals, or radiation. Depending on the impact, a burn is classified from mild to severe and divided into degrees.

• First-Degree Burns – Minor burns that affect only the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis. They may cause redness and pain.
• Second-Degree Burns – Affect the skin's first and second layers, the epidermis and dermis. These are more painful than 1st-degree burns and are accompanied by swelling, splotchy skin, and blisters.
• Third-Degree Burns – These are major burns affecting the fat layer deeply, causing the skin to turn black, white, or brown and appear leathery, and may be accompanied by numbness.

Based on the symptoms, the treatment would be focused on pain reduction, removal of burnt skin, infection prevention, reduction of scars, and an attempt to bring the damaged skin back to normal. First- and second-degree burns affecting less than 10% of the body may not require hospitalization. But a second-degree burn affecting more than 10% and a third-degree burn affecting more than 1% of the body require medical attention and subsequent hospitalization.

7 Best Burn Creams That Really Work

Many over-the-counter ointments for burns are available for optimal burn wound care. Some of our best burn creams are - 

Identifying the degree of a burn is the first step in effective treatment. While first- and second-degree burns are painful, a third-degree burn could be fatal. A first-degree burn can be treated at home. But if you are unsure about managing the burn wound and its severity, consult a medical professional immediately. 

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