Chemical Burn SoothersMethods to Soothe Chemical BurnsMost people think of chemical burns as occurring in large factories that deal with dangerous and toxic chemicals. However, a chemical burn can even occur at home. A burn of this type can happen from the misuse or overuse of home products, hair products, nail products, and more. In some cases, people are unknowingly allergic to facial and cosmetic products, which leads to the burning of their skin. While these burns do often accidentally happen, they are often not as dangerous as the burns that result from commercial workplace chemicals. Regardless of where or how the burn happens, it is certain that it will cause some irritations and pain. Therefore, some type of soothing treatment will be desired for its treatment. Once a chemical hurt occurs, it is important to remove any clothing or materials that may still contain the chemical that caused the burn. If the person is having any type of chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness, then a medical professional should be contacted. In addition, if the burn covers a large portion of the body or was caused by a deadly chemical, then medical personal should be notified. If treating the burn yourself, it is important to wash the affected area with water for at least fifteen minutes to rinse off any chemical that is left on the skin. Be certain not to scrub the already tender epidermis. Do not apply a cold compress or rag to the area. This may only trap the chemical onto the skin and cause further burning. To soothe the pain from the chemical hurt, you may try taking an over the counter pain reliever. This may also reduce inflammation of the area. Other products that many use to soothe and moisturize the skin are butter, honey, antibiotic ointments, and aloe. The gel from an aloe vera plant has commonly been used to help treat burns including a chemical hurt. Some suggest using aloe with lidocaine to soothe the burns from chemicals. These products soothe the skin along with help in preventing scars. If the area scabs, blisters, or peels, do not pick or scratch at it. This often occurs with chemical burns from hair treatments. Regardless of what caused your chemical hurt, it is important to give it attention. If infected, even minor burns can be very damaging to the skin. In most cases, the best methods of soothing the burn is to apply cool water and use products that put moisture back into the skin. If at any time the wound appears to be excessively red or inflamed, contact a doctor for a prescription ointment. Top Go from this Chemical Burn Soothers page to the Burns and Sunburn's page. Sunburn Magazine's Home |
