Refrigerate immediately to avoid deep damage
Every Diwali or Tet light festival, the joy of fireworks sometimes turns into pain when skin burns. According to Dr. Shivam Sharma, a dermatologist at Kailash Hospital (India), the first thing to do when burned is to cool the damaged skin with cool water for 10 - 15 minutes. Do not use ice or cold compress directly, as it can constrict the vessel, making the burns more severe, he stressed.
After cooling, the burned person should dry it gently with a clean towel and wrap it with a sterile straw if there is a bulge. Absolutely do not apply toothpaste, avocado or milk to the burn, as these substances can retain heat and increase the risk of infection.
The fireworks burns were divided into three levels. First-degree burns only cause redness, mild burning and often self-heal. Secondary burns appear bulging, more burning pain, and need to be carefully cared for to avoid scars. Third-degree burns are an emergency, the skin is sores or is pale, and you need to go to the hospital immediately.
Care and prevention for skin to recover naturally
For mild burns, patients can wash them with soap to gently soothe them, apply antibiotics or aloe vera gel twice a day. Flower and calamine cream have a soothing effect, reduce redness, and help the skin heal faster, Dr. Sharma recommends.
Do not break the bulge nodules because they are a natural protective layer against bacteria. If you have signs of swelling, increased pain, yellow fluid or fever, see a doctor immediately as you may have an infection.
After the skin is healthy, you can use a cream containing vitamin C, niacinamide or kojic acid to fade the dark spots. In addition, applying sunscreen regularly is a mandatory step, because new skin is very susceptible to damage under UV rays.
To avoid accidents, you should set off fireworks outdoors, stay away from flammable materials, and wear cotton clothes instead of synthetic fibers. Prepare buckets of water or sand to handle emergencies, and do not let children near the fireworks.
