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How Do You Care For A Burn. Fluid filled blisters protect against infection. Thoroughly wash hands using antibacterial soap. Run cool not cold water over the wounded area to reduce pain and swelling. If cold water isn t an option use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a towel.
Apply an antibiotic ointment if there is no opening of the skin. Place it over your burn. Radiation burn care is in many cases the same as that for other types of burns. Try to do this quickly and gently before the area swells. Cut aloe vera leaves and extract its gel to apply on burns. If cold water isn t an option use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a towel.
Use compresses if running water isn t available.
Undergo the burn care measures devised by your medical team. You can mix turmeric and aloe vera gels and apply it on affected area. Never apply ice or your compress directly to the burn since this will damage the skin. To lessen swelling raise the burn area above heart level as often as you can. If the area of the burn is large after it has been doused with cool water apply. Treatments can range from wound care and pain management to skin grafting or other significant surgical procedures.