That’s why we should never put ice on the burn.

It is a type of skin injury or other tissues caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ultraviolet radiation. The characteristics of a burn depend on its depth. So the burns are divided into 4 degrees: 1st degree: pain, redness and oedema 2nd degree: redness and surface skin necrosis, formation of 3rd degree bubbles: complete necrosis of skin tissues 4th degree: the destruction of skin in the area is total Therefore, the treatment required depends on the severity of the burn. There are not few, however, who instinctively run into the refrigerator to put an ice cube on the burn. Or even running water. I wonder which of the two reactions is correct and which is wrong? Ice is considered a wrong practice to treat the burn, as it can damage the skin. “Frozen water can damage tissues and increase the risk of infection,” points out Dr. Allan Capin. Ice or very cold water in a burn reduces the flow of blood in the burned area, which can reverse the healing process. According to Dr. Capin, the ice application numbs the burn, which can lead to frostbite. Moreover, burning from the ice can cause bigger problems. “Because the skin is already damaged by heat burn, you may not feel that ice makes your skin very cold. This can lead to permanent blood flow problems,” adds Dr. Capin. In order to limit the burning you feel on your skin and to better heal the wound, some advice and instructions follow, depending on the degree of burn. First degree burn A light burn, also called first degree burn, is hot, red and painful, but there are no blisters. You may have first degree burns when touching a hot object or your skin comes into contact with hot liquid. A sunburn without blisters also belongs to this category. Use cool (not cold) water: Apply cool water for 5-20 minutes. Leave the running tap water over the burn, or put the burn in water or cover it with a clean, wet towel. Hydration: After the skin cools, apply some moisturizing cream such as aloe ring. Then use a clean, dry cloth or anti-stick bandage to protect the burn. To relieve pain, you can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Also, to prevent contamination, clean it with mild soap and use antibiotic cream. However, you should take medical care for first degree burn if: It is wide/diameter more than 7 cm It is on a joint It’s in the face, neck, hand or foot. It causes pain that doesn’t back down. It has not healed in 1-2 weeks Even a first degree burn can be infected. Symptoms to be noticed include: Pyon fever Increased pain Enlarged area of pain Burning second degree A blistering burn is a second degree burn. Use cool, clean running water: Do not use water that may be contaminated, such as lake, river or creek, as bacteria in water may cause contamination. If you do not have access to tap water, use bottled water as well as a clean, liquid towel. Do not remove any clothing from the burn: If something’s stuck in the burn, don’t pull it. Let the doctors in the emergency room take care of your injury. Do not use ointments or sprays: Butter, oil, ointment and first aid sprays will slow the release of heat from your skin, aggravating the wound. Never break the blisters: Skin under the blister area may be infected. Seek care as soon as possible: Address the emergency room or a doctor to clean the burn properly and avoid infection. You may also be given a prescription and burn cream that helps to heal the burn and prevents infection. Third degree burns Finally, if your skin is tanned or the burn has reached the bone, then you have third degree burns. In this particular case, you should go straight to the hospital emergency room.