best cream for minor burns?

[tinecatle]

hi, Does anyone knows what is best cream or medication for minor burns?
I accidentally burn myself when I was steaming my clothes. Any suggestion please. TY

[anisa]

when i get a burn i just keep it under cold water until the pain stops.
then just keep it clean and dry.

if it's just a regular little burn, it doesn't blister and the dead skin comes off after a few days. i'm not sure how bad you burn is.

i've only ever had one bad burn and that was when i was 7. it blistered up badly because of my mom's inability to deal with it. (putting it nicely)

[urouj862]

this reminds me of all the old wives tales i tried out on my burns- Putting salt on it (DONT DO IT! LOL) -putting toothpaste on it (Not a good idea) -Putting some cold butter on it (didnt see how it was any different then putting cold water on it!)

Conclusion:

Plain ol cold tap water , run it on the burned area until you feel no pain.
If the burn is bad and you get a blister put some Polysporin- it'll reduce the scarring, otherwise for minor burns it better if you just let it dry out.

[Mimi347]

Get Aloe Vera gel. Makes it feel much better.

[Poirot]

Polysporin or a store brand version of Polysporin.

[toban]

Run it under cool water. Aloe Vera Gel works great. If you have blisters be careful not to pop them.

[tinecatle]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your suggestions.

It's just a little burn, I'm jus kinda scared it may become a scar on my leg.
No one wants to have a mark on your leg, right?

[ALFORD]

How much you have burnt? First of all tell me than I can recommend you something for use to prevent from burnt spot on that place. Cold water and ice is also used for this to recover.

[Ellys]

can apply little bit shea butter, or zambuk for burn area..

[ishyx0x]

i say aloe vera.. works great ! and keep the burning away ! "

[sunny3]

Called Telehealth about a minor burn recently. The only thing that was recommended is if there's a blister, put polysporin and cover it up. If it's very painful or shows any sign of infection at any point, see a doctor. I used gauze to wrap it up. I had a small blister but it wasn't openned so i was instructed to put the polysporin and cover it up, especially at night.

There is a life brand aloe vera gel with lidocaine in it. I don't know if it's any good but a pharmacist might be able to advise you.

[marstec]

I use the actual aloe vera plant. Just cut off a piece and squeeze the gel onto the burn...works for me.

[gameprogirl]

I use the actual aloe vera plant. Just cut off a piece and squeeze the gel onto the burn...works for me.

I also use this method. Aloe Vera is the best natural substance for burns IMO

[janetta]

I always use icepacks! The ones that are squishy and in a bag I find works best as I like wrapping it in a towel and putting it on the burn. It just wraps around the burn really well. I usually fall asleep with it.. lol

I also use numbing cream if it really hurts. I've been known to break open a Advil gel cap (the blue/green ones) to put on a burn. Not an open wound burn though!

[Samba-Jane]

Ching Wan Hung. This is a Chinese herbal ointment. My family has been using this ever since I can remember. It is very effective. If you do not easily form a keloid, then this ointment leaves your skin a minimum scar. This is best on fresh burns. Look for this on Chinese pharmacies and drugstores.