Cream for Burns

 

Homoeopathic Cream for Burns and Scalds, Ulcers, Psoriasis 

Healwell CANTHARIS Cream

INDICATION :

For treatment of burns, scalds,dermatitis, secondary eczema about scrotum and genitals. Useful as a, dressing for psoriasis, ulcers etc.

PACKING : 15 gms

All Homeopathic Medicines are free from Side effects.

Homeopathy cream for burns, scalds, dermatitis, useful as a dressing for psoriasis, ulcers.
 

Burns :

Introduction :

Burns can happen when the skin is exposed to heat (from fire or hot liquids), electricity, corrosive chemicals, or radiation (UV rays from the sun or tanning beds, or radiation treatments). Burns are classified as follows, according to the severity of tissue damage :

• First-degree burns -- affect only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), causing pain and redness 
• Second-degree burns -- extend to the second layer of the skin (the dermis), causing pain, redness, and blisters that may ooze
• Third-degree burns -- involve both layers of the skin and may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons. The burn site appears pale, charred, or leathery. There is generally no pain in the area because the nerve endings are destroyed.

Between 1 - 2 million Americans seek medical attention for burns each year. Most burns occur at home, at work, or are part of an injury from a motor vehicle accident. Between 50,000 - 70,000 people are hospitalized for burns every year in the United States, 30 - 40% of whom are children younger than 15 years of age. Most burns in children come from scalding liquids. All burns -- even minor ones -- may cause complications if not properly treated. Skin is the body's natural barrier to infection, and burns destroy that protection. People who are burned are very prone to developing infections, so treatment usually involves preventing or treating infections.

Signs and Symptoms:

Signs and symptoms of burns are different depending on how severe the burn is (as described above). Your doctor will evaluate the extent of the burn (the amount of skin or body surface area that the burn covers) to assess the risk for such complications as infection, dehydration, and disfigurement.

Infection

People who get burned are very prone to infection. It can be hard to tell if a minor burn is infected because the skin surrounding a burn is usually red and may become warm to the touch -- both of which are also signs of infection. Any change in the appearance of a burn, or in the way that the person feels, should be brought to the attention of a doctor. Potential signs of infection include:

• Change in color of the burnt area or surrounding skin
• Purplish discoloration, particularly if swelling is also present
• Change in thickness of the burn (the burn suddenly extends deep into the skin)
• Greenish discharge or pus
• Fever

Dehydration

In severe or widespread burns, fluid is lost through the skin, and the person can become dehydrated. Dehydration can lead to life-threatening shock. A doctor will treat dehydration with intravenous (IV) fluids. Potential signs of dehydration include :

• Thirst
• Lightheartedness or dizziness, particularly when moving from sitting or lying position to standing
• Weakness
• Dry skin
• Urinating less often than usual

Burn Patterns

Burns have typical and atypical patterns. Typical patterns result from accidental burns while atypical patterns may be a sign of physical abuse. Typical burns (from spilling hot liquid, for example) tend to occur in exposed areas such as the arms, face, and neck. Atypical burns may occur in unexposed areas such as the buttocks. Burns involving entire hands and feet are also not typical, nor are third-degree burns involving a very small, focused area (resembling, for example, a cigarette).

Causes:

Burns are caused by exposure to thermal (heat), electrical, radiation, or chemical sources. Thermal burns occur when hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, or flames come in contact with the skin. Exposure to electrical current causes electrical burns, and contact with caustic chemicals causes chemical burns. Prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays or to other sources of radiation (such as from tanning booths) can also cause burns.

The most serious burns are usually caused by scalding hot or flammable liquids, and fires. Exposure to chemicals and electrical currents also cause severe injury and damage to the skin.

Risk Factors:

Risk factors for burns include :

• Wood stoves, exposed heating sources, or electrical cords
• Unsafe storage of flammable or caustic materials
• Careless smoking
• Child abuse
• Hot water heater set above 130 °F
• Heated foods and containers
• Too much exposure to the sun

Preventive Care :

These actions can reduce your risk for burns :

• Installing smoke detectors
• Teaching children about fire and burn prevention in schools
• Stopping smoking and heavy alcohol use
• Wearing flame-retardant clothes (particularly children)
• Planning emergency exit routes in the home, school, and workplace
• Practicing fire drills

These steps may help reduce the severity of a burn once it occurs :

• Giving first aid immediately
• Getting prompt medical attention
• If hospitalization is necessary, being treated by a dedicated burn unit with staff specially trained in burn care

Diagnosis:

When diagnosing a burn, a doctor evaluates the depth and extent of the damage, the degree of pain, the amount of swelling, and signs of infection. Doctors classify the burn based on the depth and extent of the injury. Burns that cover a significant portion of the body, burns associated with smoke inhalation, burns from electrical injuries, and burns associated with suspected physical abuse require immediate emergency medical attention. In the emergency room, all wounds are wrapped with sterile cloths. Patients may receive oxygen (either through a mask or tube) and fluids. Patients are also evaluated for associated injuries (such as from physical abuse). Doctors may also conduct tests to determine whether the wound is infected.

Treatment :

While minor burns may be treated at home, all other burns require immediate emergency medical attention because of the risk of infection, dehydration, and other potentially serious complications.

These are first aid steps for burns:

First-degree burns:

• Run cool water on burned area for 5 - 10 minutes or cover the area with a cool compress. 
• Don't apply oil, butter, or ice to the burn.  
• Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain and swelling. 
• Any burn to the eye requires immediate emergency help.

Second-degree burns:

• Do not break blisters.  
• Do not remove clothing that is stuck to the skin.  
• Run cool water on burned area for 5 - 10 minutes, or cover the area with a cool compress then carefully remove clothing that is not stuck to the skin.  
• Elevate burned area above the heart.  
• Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain and swelling.  
• If not near a medical facility, apply bacitracin ointment or honey on broken blisters to prevent infection (this is the only situation in which bacitracin or honey should be applied to burned skin). 
• If the burn is near the mouth, nose, or eye, seek emergency medical help immediately.

Third-degree burns :

• If the person is on fire, have them stop, drop, and roll.  
• Call 911.  
• Check airway, breathing, and circulation.  
• Do not remove clothing that is stuck to the skin.  
• Run cool water continuously on burned area. Do not immerse large burn areas in water. 
• Elevate burned area above the heart. 
• Cover the burned area with a sterile bandage or a clean sheet. Do not apply any ointments.

People who are burned seriously will be admitted to a hospital. There, doctors will concentrate on keeping the burned area clean and removing any dead tissue through a process called debridement. Medications will be used to reduce pain and prevent infection. A tetanus shot will be given if the person has not had one in 5 or more years.

Source : http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/burns-000021.htm