Advice on Burns

Janine replied:

Hi Candle Lover,

My 6yr olde daughter burnt her arem and hand while trying to help me on night about 31/2 yrs ago. The microwave beeped and she open the door and tried to get out the jug of vegies. We ended up the ER at the hosptial and then had 2 weeks going every 2nd day for dressings and pads. Then 6months of long sleeves for out in the sun. I made her sleeves that she could slip up her arm in all different prints so she would not get so hot once summer started (we live in Brisbane so it was hot)

Once her burns healed and had settled we put on her arm and hand a honey and beeswax based cream that we were getting frm Coffs Harbour. A couple there was making at the time but is not longer making. So I would recomend looking around for a all natural honey and bees wax cream. 

You could see if Richard, Graham or Jenny who are members on here have anthing natural to use. I an one of those who would much rather use natural products if I can than over the counter medicated creams.

I hope this helps and I will be thinking of you as I know what it is like having to deal burns.

Janine

marina replied:

Hi Joan,

I have no idea of the best creams( thankgoodness never needed to know).

I just wanted to wish you well and I hope you have a really speedy recovery.

All the best and take care

Marina

Zammy replied:

Hi Joan,
Firstly I'm so sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you heal quickly.
When I was with Nutrimetics we were told that the Nutri-Rich Oil was fantastic for people who had been burned, so perhaps you could track down a local nutrimetics consultant and have a chat with them.
Good luck, take care,
Shannon

Janine replied:

Hi again,

I also use for jsut about every skin issue "Lucas Papaw Ointment" It can be brought form chemists and I think supermarkets too. It is $10 for a 75g tub but lasts for a long time. On the tub it has that it is suitable for burns. I mainly use for my 3yr olds nappy rash plus for mossy bites but I used it when I was breastfeeding with my first daughter. Lots of uses for once you buy. It is made up here in Brissy. I do not think it is as good a the honey cream I had but it is the best I have come across since running out of the honey cream.

Kelly replied:

depending on the seriousness of the burn there are several different things you can use. For more serious i've used silvazine - used to treat 3rd degree burns, taught me to stay out of the sun and no i didnt fall asleep! for minor burns i get out my essential oils - they need to be 100% pure. in this case you case use lavender oil neat on the skin and cover with a damp compress made of guaze so it can breathe. Other oils which may be used are chamomile, eucalyptus & cedarwood and patchouli. The should be used to either bath the burn or as a compress.

If you would like any recipes for blending these oils let me know and i'll send you the info via pm.

Be sure to get it checked by doctors regardless of how serious you think it is.

kathymollie replied:

Oh Joan...so sorry to hear about your accident....l do hope it all heals for you ..and you do not suffer any long term effects...Being a nurse, l would initially go with the drs advice....you do need to be very careful with the way you treat it..as you want to prevent any scarring....ssd cream (silver sulphur diazine) is what is basically used in hospital burn patients a lot of the time and then later as healing begins..solugel is great to prevent scarring...
But l would follow the medical advice you are receiving..if l was you..
Thinking of you and do hope this all heals well for you soon...
Kind Regards..
Kathy

CKCath replied:

Solugel is what the staff at the radiation clinic recommended to my Mum when she had her carner treatment for the burns casued by the radiation. She has no scarring (well apart from the surgery scars) at all.

Lilygirl_wytch replied:

I absolutely agree with Kathy and catherine. Solugel is the best option. I too have had years of nursing experience and would not recommend you use a skincare product other than what the doctor recommends.  Too risky.  Most of these products are only designed to soothe simply burns like a slight sunburn, and even then always go for a aloe gel for aftersun care or a product called 'Ice' ( not sure if it is around anymore)

I hope your little one is better soon.

blessings

Lilygirl

FM-Fragrances-Australia-World replied:

Oh Darlink,

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I am so sorry to hear of your mis fortune :(

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From a professional point of view:

You have burned yourself seriousely - and with that in mind brings many

issues to addressed.

1. Your treating Doctors recomendations

2. Your treating Skin Specialist (Burns Recovery)

Joan if it was my face or body where burns are concerned - I would tread lighlty with everything suggested - research as best you can what is being suggested whether here or else where as healing scar tissue is very difficult and more importantly the skin around the area has been traumatised as well.

Eventually a product like Miessence will be of benefit - however for now follow your doctors advice, and even seek a second doctors opinion if you feel that way - just be kind to your wounds and treat them as presscious gems so recovery will be to the maximum outcome being no scarring, though you will need to heal for a little while I would suggest holistically not just locally to the face, as it must have been a horrible shock, and I would not blame you if you still feel a bit tramatised - run with your doctors advice, and when you have healed and it's time for using non medicinal  products  I am certainly here to help..

Richard

candlelover replied:

Thank you all for your good wishes. I'm not looking too flash at the moment but am sure that once the healing process begins it won't take too long. I'm staying positive anyhow. I look like I've been a few rounds with a heavyweight boxer.    

Yes I am sticking with the doctors advice. They are using Silvazine and the dressings. I am going to the doctor daily to have the dressings done. As it is now the day after, the neck and chin aren't too bad. My left cheek is a bit of a mess and that's the bit we're a bit worried about. The good news is that I still have feeling in these areas so that means there's no nerve damage. Because it's the face I don't want to muck around. I'm looking for something that I can use once the doctor is happy that it has healed. Something that will protect the skin in the outdoors and if it also helped to reduce scarring it would be a bonus.

Tks to all for suggesting Solugel, I will look at using that once the doctor is happy that it has healed and to try and reduce the scarring. Yes Richard, once it's healed and I'm ready for non-medical products I will certainly get in touch. 

Once again, thanks for all your good wishes and I'll pop in every now and then to let you know how I'm going.

scentedcandlelady replied:

JOan, all the best and take care.. have pm you...