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Burns
A burn is a condition when the skin is damaged by
heat or fire.
Burns have different severities and are categorized
as first, second and third degree burns. Each level depends on the severity of the skin damage.
A first degree burn damages only the top layer of
skin and heals itself in 1 to 2 days. It is red and painful
and might swell a little.
A second degree burn is a thicker burn that includes blisters and is painful and swollen. This burn
might heal by itself, yet needs special medical care .
A third degree burn causes damage to all skin layers
and does not heal by itself. The skin looks charred and
destroyed. Since the burn damaged the nerves the sufferer might not feel any pain.
Causes for the burns can be: heat, fire, electricity,
chemicals, radiation, or sunlight.
Home Remedies for Burns
Firstly wash with water.
Apply honey on the burn and cover with a bandage.
Put 2 tablespoons of yogurt on the burn and wait 15
minutes.
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