Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Spray, Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites, 2.75 oz (Packaging May Vary)

 Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Spray, Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites, 2.75 oz (Packaging May Vary)

•     One 2.75 oz can of Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Spray
•     Provides immediate pain and itch relief for minor skin irritations and postpartum care
•     Maximum OTC strength of benzocaine provides immediate pain relief, menthol soothes and refreshes, and aloe and lanolin moisturize
•     No-touch application lets you spray on relief without additional pain
•     Clean affected area and apply Dermoplast spray

What to do in case of a burn

With most burns, the most important step is to quickly cool the skin so that the deeper layers do not continue to burn and cause injury.

However, depending on the degree of the burn, care can be different, especially in the 3rd degree, which should be evaluated as soon as possible by a doctor, in the hospital, to avoid serious complications such as nerve or muscle destruction.

In the following video, we indicate the first steps to treat a burn at home, in a light and fun way:

What to do with 1st degree burns

First-degree burns only affect the surface layer of the skin, causing signs such as pain and redness in the area. In these cases it is recommended that:

• Place the burned area under cold water for at least 15 minutes;
• Keep a clean cloth dampened with cold water in the region for the first 24 hours, changing whenever the water heats up;
• Do not apply any product such as oil or butter to the burn;
• Apply a moisturizing or healing ointment for burns, such as Nebacetin or Ointment. See a more complete list of ointments ;
• This type of burn is more common when you spend a lot of time in the sun or when you touch a very hot object. The pain usually disappears after 2 or 3 days, but the burn can take up to 2 weeks to heal, even with the use of ointments.

Generally, 1st degree burns do not leave any kind of scar on the skin and rarely present complications.

What to do with 2nd degree burns
A 2nd degree burn affects the middle layers of the skin and, therefore, in addition to redness and pain, other symptoms such as blisters or swelling may appear. In this type of burn, it is advised that:

• Place the affected area under cold running water for at least 15 minutes;
• Carefully wash the burn with cold water and neutral pH soap, avoiding rubbing too hard;
• Cover the area with a wet gauze  or with a lot of Vaseline, and secure with a bandage, during the first 48 hours, changing as necessary;
• Do not pierce the blisters and do not apply any product on the site, to avoid the risk of infection;
• Get medical attention if the blister is too big.
• This burn is more frequent when the heat is in contact with the skin longer, such as when hot water is poured over clothing or is held in something hot for a long time, for example.

In most cases, the pain improves after 3 days, but the burn may take up to 3 weeks to disappear. Although second-degree burns rarely leave scars, the skin can lighten at the site.

What to do with 3rd degree burns
A third-degree burn is a serious, life-threatening condition as the deeper layers of the skin are being affected, including nerves, blood vessels and muscle. Therefore, in this case it is recommended that:

• Immediately call an ambulance by calling 192 or take the person quickly to the hospital;
• Cool the burned area with saline solution , or in its absence, tap water, for about 10 minutes;
• Carefully place a sterile gauze moistened with saline solution or a clean cloth over the affected area until medical help arrives. If the burnt region is very large, a clean sheet moistened with saline solution can be rolled up, which does not shed hair;
• Do not place any type of product on the affected region.
• In some cases, the third-degree burn can be so severe that it causes multiple organ failure. In these cases, if the victim faints and stops breathing, cardiac massage should be started. See here the step-by-step of this massage .

Since all layers of skin are affected, nerves, glands, muscles and even internal organs can be severely damaged. In this type of burn you may not feel pain due to the destruction of the nerves, but immediate medical help is needed to avoid serious complications as well as infections.

What not to do
After burning the skin it is very important to know what to do to quickly relieve the symptoms, but you should also know what not to do, especially to avoid complications or sequelae. Thus, it is advised that:

• Do not attempt to remove objects or clothing stuck to the burn;
• Do not use butter, toothpaste, coffee, salt or other homemade product;
• Do not pop bubbles that appear after the burn;
• In addition, gel should not be applied to the skin, as the extreme cold, in addition to causing irritation, can worsen the burn and even cause a shock due to the large temperature difference.

When to go to the hospital
Most burns can be treated at home, however, it is advisable to go to the hospital when the burn is larger than the palm of your hand, many blisters appear, or it is a third-degree burn that affects the deeper layers of the skin.

In addition, if the burn also occurs in sensitive areas such as hands, feet, genitals or face, you should also go to the hospital.