It’s Diwali time and children are excited to burst crackers to celebrate the festival of lights with great enthusiasm. However, the risk of burns increases with sparkles, fountains and other fireworks accidents accounting for most of the burns happening during the festivals. With little care and safer ways of handling crackers, most of the injuries or burns can be averted.

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A burn is a common household injury that can happen accidentally on your hand while making a dosa, steam from a pressure pan or spilling a hot cup of tea on your lap or overexposure to the sun, however, these are uncomfortable conditions which may cause pain and irritation. Any minor burn can be treated at home.

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Burns are generally classified based on the severity as first, second, third and fourth-degree burns. A first-degree burn is very mild as it affects only the outer layer of the skin with slight pain, redness and swelling. Second -degree burn may affect much deeper layers of the skin which may result in blisters and pus-filled skin. A third-degree burn is intense and affects all the layers of the skin, while the fourth-degree burn is more severe and may affect the bones and joints. Third and fourth-degree burn needs immediate medical attention and hospital treatment.

First and second degree burns injury or infections can be easily treated at home effectively by using some of the amazing ingredients in your kitchen. However, there are a few remedies that you should not practice as it may increase the risk of infection.

Here we bring you easy healing home remedies to cure mild burn which aims to lessen pain, prevent infections and cure the wound faster.

1. Honey

Honey is a wonderful kitchen ingredient that can ease the mild burn. The potent anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties in honey is a proven remedy that speeds up the healing process

2. Black Tea

The goodness of tannins in black tea is a very effective home remedy in withdrawing the heat from the burnt skin and lowering the pain. Studies reveal that tannins can soothe the burn within a few minutes -rinse and clean the burn area. To get instant relief from burn, place a cool wet tea bag.

3. Ginger

For any minor burn that happens in the kitchen run for a piece of ginger. Chop the ginger and squeeze the ginger juice over the affected region, the anti-inflammatory properties aid in soothing the burn.

4. Cold Milk

Cold milk compresses is one of the best home remedies to cure minor burns. Take a clean cloth to soak it in a bowl containing cold milk and ice cubes and press on the affected area for ten minutes to alleviate pain and redness. Cold milk works by constricting blood vessels and reduces swelling.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is used widely as a key ingredient in most of the creams, sunscreens and moisturizers. The powerful anti-inflammatory property promotes blood circulation and anti-bacterial property averts any kind of bacterial growth in the affected part.  This wonder gel, when applied topically, functions well in curing the wounds and speeds up the healing process.

Additional Home Remedies

Potatoes

Potatoes, bestowed with antibacterial properties can be applied raw, or mashed directly onto the burned skin. Potato peels offer moisture and help to ease irritation and redness in the burnt area. This work wonders if applied immediately after getting burnt and avert any worsening around the injury.

Onions

Onions are one of the time-tested natural remedies that can help to heal superficial burns. Rich in sulphur compounds and quercetin onion juice as well as onion paste is effective in relieving pain and irritation and also reduces the occurrence of blisters.

Turmeric

Potent antibiotic traits of turmeric support healing burn effectively. Turmeric works to reduce inflammation, redness, soothe the affected area and alleviate pain. Blend turmeric powder with milk and apply the paste to the affected region. It is an age-old natural remedy for all minor and major injuries.

Conclusion:

These home remedies work well for first and second -degree burns to relieve the pain and inflammation as the process of healing occurs on its own for minor scalds or burns. But in severe cases, it requires immediate medical attention and treatment.

However, there are some home remedies that are ineffective, and you should never try out as it may worsen the burns which include use of essential oils like coconut, olive or sesame, butter, toothpaste, ice cube and egg white.