What medicine should be used for skin burns? A guide to analysis and scientific treatment of hot topics across the Internet
Recently, how to deal with skin burns has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially in hot summer environments where burns occur frequently. Netizens have continued to dispute over home remedies such as applying toothpaste and soy sauce. This article combines the hot discussions and medical advice across the Internet in the past 10 days to compile scientific response plans, and attaches a comparison of popular drug data.
1. Misunderstandings about burn treatment are hotly discussed across the Internet
Data from Weibo, Douyin and other platforms show that the following wrong methods are frequently mentioned:
| Misconception method | Discussion popularity (proportion) | medical risks |
|---|---|---|
| Apply toothpaste | 42% | Impedes heat dissipation and may cause infection |
| Apply ice cubes/ice water | 28% | Cause frostbite and aggravate tissue damage |
| Apply soy sauce/salt | 18% | Irritating wounds and increasing the risk of pigmentation |
| pop blisters | 12% | prone to bacterial infection |
2. 4 steps to scientifically treat burns
According to the guidelines of the National Health Commission and tertiary hospitals, the correct process is as follows:
1.Cool immediately: Rinse with 15-25℃ flowing water for 15-20 minutes, avoid using extreme temperatures.
2.Clean the wound: Rinse gently with normal saline. Do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide (it will damage the tissue).
3.drug selection: Select external medicine according to the degree of burn (see the table in Section 3 for details).
4.Protect the wound: Second-degree or above superficial burns need to be covered with sterile gauze to avoid friction.
3. Comparison and recommendation of topical medications for burns
Combining the data filed with the Food and Drug Administration and recommendations from doctors, the effects of common drugs are as follows:
| Drug name | Applicability | core ingredients | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| silver sulfadiazine cream | second degree burns | Sulfadiazine + silver ions | 1-2 times a day |
| moist burn ointment | Light second degree and below | Cork, Dilong, etc. | Every 4-6 hours |
| Recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel | Promote healing | rEGF | 1 time a day |
| mupirocin ointment | Prevent infection | Mupirocin | 2-3 times a day |
4. Frequent questions and answers from netizens
Q1: Can I use aloe vera gel after burns?
A: Only for mild erythema and burns. Aloe vera gel must be free of alcohol and cannot replace professional drugs.
Q2: What’s special about the medicine for children’s burns?
A: Avoid using sprays containing local anesthetic ingredients (such as lidocaine), and use sulfonamides with caution under 2 years of age.
5. Emergency Identification
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
- The burn area is larger than the palm of your hand
- Deep burns to face/joint areas
- The wound turns black, pus discharges or has high fever
Summary: Correct treatment after burns is more important than "Internet celebrity remedies". For mild burns, you can refer to the medication recommendations in this article. In serious cases, be sure to seek medical treatment in time. Recently, "scald first aid kit" has become a hot search term on e-commerce platforms, and it is recommended that families keep basic burn medicines on hand.
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