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There is nothing more traumatic for your skin than a severe burn as the skin
is the body’s largest organ. Your skin’s job is to help regulate temperature
and is always the first line of defense when it comes to infections or
outside diseases. There are three different types of burns, each
with different levels of severity. First degree burns only affect
the outside layer of the skin. This type of burn creates a redness
and sensitivity to the touch, such as sunburn. A second degree burn
extends a little deeper into the underlying skin and can create
blisters and extreme redness. The most severe and painful of skin
burns is of course the third degree burn. |
When a third degree burn is experienced, each and every layer of skin is
affected and this can even include muscle and skin tissues; destroyed. With
this type of burn your skin may be red, white, yellow, black or even a dark
brown. This can sometimes depend on how the burn occurred and what types of
chemicals or materials were involved. What you may be surprised to learn is
that with this type of severe burn you will experience little to no pain
because the nerves around the area are more than likely already completely
damaged so you will feel nothing.
The American Burn Association has released statistics, which state that every
year 4,500 people die because of the severe burns they have endured.
Throughout the entire USA 45,000 people are admitted to a hospital each and
every year to be treated for mild to severe burns. This can be work related
accidents, extreme sunburns or suicide attempts. Although there are no ways
to cure burns instantly, there are some different natural treatments that
can help speed up the healing process and lessen the pain for burn patients
of all levels.
- First, you can use a spray form of colloidal silver, which acts as a
natural antibiotic and is used to help heal burns and promote fast healing.
- Aloe Vera gel can be applied externally to the burn as needed, which
will help eliminate pain and aid in the healing process.
- Free-Form Amino
Acid complex should be taken as directed and can be used to help speed up the
healing of your skin, tissues and muscles.
- Vitamin E is a great source of
healing that not only helps your skin heal but it also can prevent the risks
of scarring when your burn has healed. Begin with a dosage of 600 IU on a
daily basis and slowly increase to 1,600 IU per day. You can also apply
the Vitamin E oil from the capsule directly on any scars.
- 1 tablespoon of powered Vitamin C can be added to 1 quart of water
and used as a spray on the burn.
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If you have endured a third degree burn you should
immediately visit a hospital and be treated thoroughly. Once your third
degree burn has been treated professionally and you have entered the healing
process, than you can start creating a new routine of natural remedies to speed
up the healing process.
Always watch your burned areas closely for any signs of infection, pus or
odors as this may be a sign that your burn is not healing properly and more
underlying problems could be brewing.
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