A burn occurs when heat, chemicals, sunlight, electricity or radiation damages skin tissue. Most burns happen accidentally. There are different degrees of burns. Your healthcare provider determines the seriousness (degree) of a burn based on the depth of the burn and the amount of affected skin. Burns can be painful. Left untreated, a burn can lead to infection.
Symptoms
Burn symptoms vary depending on how deep the skin damage is. It can take a day or two for the signs and symptoms of a severe burn to develop.
- 1st-degree burn: This minor burn affects only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It may cause redness and pain.
- 2nd-degree burn: This type of burn affects both the epidermis and the second layer of skin (dermis). It may cause swelling and red, white or splotchy skin. Blisters may develop, and pain can be severe. Deep second-degree burns can cause scarring.
- 3rd-degree burn: This burn reaches to the fat layer beneath the skin. Burned areas may be black, brown or white. The skin may look leathery. Third-degree burns can destroy ne Burn symptoms vary depending on the severity or degree of the burn. Symptoms are often worse during the first few hours or days after the burn.
Signs of burns:
- Blisters
- Pain
- Swelling
- White or charred (black) skin
- Peeling skin
Burns have a variety of causes, including:
- scalding from hot, boiling liquids
- Chemical burns
- electrical burns
- fires, including flames from matches, candles, and lighters
- excessive sun exposure
Is homeopathy effective for burns?
Homeopathic medicine is helpful in soothing burns and promoting tissue healing.
What are the best homeopathic medicines for burns?
Homeopathy has many medicines which can help people to get relief from burns.
6 best homeopathic remedies for burns.
| Homeopathic medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
| Aconite | Red, hot, swollen and burning with numbness |
In open air | In warm atmosphere |
| Belladona | Dry, hot and swollen skin with rash |
Application of light covering |
Touch and heat |
| Cantharis | Scalds and burns | Application of cold | Touch |
| Causticum | Very painful burns | Cold drinks | Change of atmosphere |
| Sol | Sunburn. Can be used prior to exposure | Out of sun and cool atmosphere |
In warm atmosphere and touch |
| Urtica urens | Erythema with burning and stinging | Lying down quietly | Touch |
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