How Can One Treat Hot Food Burns?

Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2018

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Question : treat hot food burns

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment of hot food burns.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

First of all use cold water or ice to cool it down immediately. Then use yoghurt or milk. Use honey to help regeneration. Use aloe Vera you can find it as gel or drink. It is well known for regeneration of burns. Keep good mouth hygiene to prevent infection. Use Advil for pain and inflammation. Can open a bit earlier over the wound to help it healing.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

burn is on foot and leg , some skin off exposing raw meat
have switch to petroleum jelly , what else should i do

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try to prevent infection

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can use Aloe Vera gel to help to heal. Also, you can open up a vitamin E capsule over it to help regeneration. Keep it clean and covered with the sterile gauze. Argentyn gel for regeneration.
Also antibiotic ointment you are using are OK for prevention of infections.

Hope you get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad