I got second degree burns what is the best and fastest way to heal the wounds?

I was standing next to a camp fire when someone decided to put some gas on it. I got burned on my legs with 2 blisters however the blisters are now popped what is the best way to heal them fast and without scaring. i have been putting neosporen on it and taking motrin. any advice from anyone
Answer:
Conventional Burn Treatments Treatment options are directly dependant upon the severity of a burn. First-degree burns and small second-degree burns may be self-treated with applications of cold water for a minimum duration of 10 minutes. Afflicted areas of skin, in the severest of minor burns, are usually
*covered with both a sterile dressing and
*various "topical corticosteroids or anti-infective ointments." Medical attention is required when there is an
accompanied blistering.
However, with attentive treatment and routine wound care, minor burns usually heal on their own within 2 weeks.
Conversely, severe burns, including chemical and electrical burns, require immediate medical attention. A third-degree burn that affects all layers of the skin may require surgical intervention. Skin grafts and vascular or reconstructive surgery is probable.
Severe burns are also treated with
*antimicrobial drugs, such as
!!silver sulfadiazine!!
/and hydrolyzed collagen,
to prevent skin and systemic infections.
Supplements helpful for Burn
Vitamin C
Vitamin C supplementation enhances immune function and promotes wound healing (2). In a clinical study, 37 burn patients were randomly divided into ascorbic acid and control groups. The patients who were treated with high-dose ascorbic acid experienced significantly reduced resuscitation fluid volume requirements, severity of respiratory dysfunction, and wound edema (3).
Arginine
Supplementation with the amino acid arginine has been shown to increase the amount of reparative collagen during the wound healing process (4). One study has even demonstrated a successful recovery of burn patients with arginine treatment (5).
Glutamine
Glutamine amino acid levels are often low in burn patients (6). Supplementation with glutamine can produce clinical improvement in burn patients (7).
Zinc
Zinc is an important component of our immune and enzyme systems, and also aids in wound healing and tissue growth (8). Zinc serum levels are often low in burn patients. Topical application of zinc has been found to enhance wound healing (9). However, supplementation with excess zinc can inhibit wound healing.
Aloe Vera %26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;------------!!!
Aloe vera is a succulent plant, which yields potent healing properties. Studies show that aloe vera leaf gel is an effective burn and wound healing agent (10-12). Aloe can be applied directly on the wound in topical treatments, or be administered via ingestion for not only wounds, but also gastrointestinal ulcers (13).
Bromelain
Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme complex derived from pineapple, can be helpful in healing burns and chronic wounds. It may also assist in the degradation of scar tissue in certain wounds (14).
jeb

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Neosporin is ok, but to keep the scarring down, use vitamin E.

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Lanicane. It comes in a spray, as your pharmicist. Dont put the neosprine on the open burn, the skin needs to breathe, and when you put that stuff on there it prolongs the healing because the wound is unable to scab. The Lanicane is touchless and painless. Good for sunburns too.

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Neosporin will not hurt but it won't aid much in the healing process. For that, I suggest you get some Silvadene cream, use that and keep the wound covered until it is healed.

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if they are second degree burns you must to to the ER and get checked out. If you dont you could use pure aloe on the blisters, but if it is REAL BAD go to the ER.

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You need to keep the area clean and dry using a sterile dry covering, which you probably don't have. I suggest you go to the Emergency Room.

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First who ever put gasoline on the fire should be taken by the group and explain what can happened when you do foolish like they did. your burn sounds like it was just a small.one do you know about the theory of 9st short answer to the 9st is that your body is divided in to portions using 9 so you can measure what percent of your body has sub stain the trauma .It sound like you might have some knowledge about burns because spoke of the blisters and they have burst yet. thats good .the main thing on the healing side is toi keep the area clean if you put any cream on the site be sure to use silver dine.if you choose not to..Keep your bandage wet next to the burn aera then rap another over that to guard your first bandage leave the bandage on for about 2 days before you attempt to remove %26 change it being careful as you remove it you might want to mostin the old one then change ever 2 days remembering to keep burn part protected each time you change the bandage you can check and see what improvements are being made and don't forget to put silver dine on the burnt area keep it clean so no can get set up.Oh yea the person who put the gasoline on the fire don.t ask him to go on anymore of your outings.Good Luck

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cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter - not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt.paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery. http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos
feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons.

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