Egg whites for the tinsel fairy.

[RayinNH]

I'd rather take medical advice from a doctor.

Doctors cause 250,000 deaths per year.
http://www.naturodoc.com/library/pub...ause_death.htm

[Jammer Six]

Man, talk about confusing cause and effect... the mind boggles.

It's not the water so much as it is completely cutting off exposure to air.

[Bret4207]

Doctors cause 250,000 deaths per year.
http://www.naturodoc.com/library/pub...ause_death.htm

Aw man! You aren't supposed to point that out. People might actually start thinking for themselves.

[44man]

Honey is great for cuts and so is sugar. Both prevent infection and promote faster healing.
What they said about the egg white was the collagen it has in it.
Yeah, it is hard to trust store bought eggs though.

[skeeter2]

After you cool a burn down then apply something to keep the air currents off. Burned skin losses it protective barrier. The burned feeling later on is evaporation. You need something to keep evaporation in check. Using neosporin is greasy and stops fluid loss. It also prevents infection. If you need medical care later the silvadene needs to be scrubbed off. It is thick and white. After neosporin apply a clean and dry dressing.

[44man]

After you cool a burn down then apply something to keep the air currents off. Burned skin losses it protective barrier. The burned feeling later on is evaporation. You need something to keep evaporation in check. Using neosporin is greasy and stops fluid loss. It also prevents infection. If you need medical care later the silvadene needs to be scrubbed off. It is thick and white. After neosporin apply a clean and dry dressing.

Yeah, good idea, I don't want my blood alcy to evaporate either!

[waksupi]

The stuff the medicals use is compounded to duplicate the natural treatments. The purpose is to block air, and have a cooling effect. The difference between egg whites and aloe, as compared to the commercial preparations is the price.

[44man]

I was burned bad on my arm long ago and ran to the tub with a hose. I ran cold water on it for 20 minutes.
I never got a blister and have no scar.
At the least, get the burn cold and keep it cold.

[biker_trash_1340]

For more years than I care to remember I worked in an aluminum reduction plant. Burns were an everyday occurance. The very best thing you can do for a burn is to immediately immerse it in cool or better yet cold water. Skin continues to remain hot and burn further and deeper even after the heat source has been removed. Immersion in cool water stops this process. A sprint to the nearest water fountain has saved my hide on many occasions. Burns thus treated hurt a lot less and heal a lot faster.

Also worked in a foundry (18yrs / aluminum wheels) don't miss it at all... seen a lot of burns and missing fingers. Best thing is FRC's and as much body hair as you can grow... keeps the cooling aluminum off you, as you run around bobbing and weaving until everything hits the floor.