how do I treat a burn caused by steam?


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aloe vera is good for any burn .. just keep it clean and dont cover it up.. apply cold clean cloths to it as well..

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Just keep it clean and moist with vitamin E.

Put cold packs on it. A bag of frozen peas is good because it's flexible. Cold for ten minutes, off for ten minutes. Repeat. This is a good way to prevent blistering. But you have to do it immediately after the burn.

Do not put oils or butter on it because grease is not good for burns.

neosporin

don't know

you don't treat the burn, there is no treatment. Just treat the pain.

it may be accomplished by letting cool water run over the burned area or by soaking it in cool (not cold) water. Ice should never be applied to the burn. Cool (not cold) wet compresses may provide some pain relief when applied to small areas of first- and second-degree burns. Butter, shortening, or similar salve should never be applied to the burn since it prevents heat from escaping and drives the burning process deeper into the skin.

If the burn is minor, it may be cleaned gently with soap and water. Blisters should not be broken. If the skin of the burned area is unbroken and it is not likely to be further irritated by pressure or friction, the burn should be left exposed to the air to promote healing. If the skin is broken or apt to be disturbed, the burned area should be coated lightly with an antibacterial ointment and covered with a sterile bandage. Aspirin, (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Advil) may be taken to ease pain and relieve inflammation. A doctor should be consulted if these signs of infection appear: increased warmth, redness, pain, or swelling; pus or similar drainage from the wound; swollen lymph nodes; or red streaks spreading away from the burn.


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