Burn Care Supplies- Ointments, Wound Creams, Cleansers and Dressings

Burn ointment can help heal a burn wound and provide much-needed relief. A good ointment will include soothing ingredients like calamine, zinc oxide, and lanolin. A burn ointment will help moisten the skin and create a moisture barrier to further protect the wound. Burn ointment can provide temporary immediate relief from the itching and irritation caused by burns.

Burn cream is used to help heal and protect a burn wound. It also creates an antimicrobial barrier that will protect the wound from infection. Enriched with vitamins A, D, E, and aloe vera, burn cream can provide immediate relief and can also help prevent infection of the burn. As a burn heals, it can become very dry and may crack. If the skin cracks, it opens up the wound to infection. A burn cream will keep the burn moisturized so it will avoid cracking and further irritation.

To properly care for a burn, you will need a few crucial burn wound care supplies. First, you should apply a cold, wet compress to the burn to soothe the burning sensation on the skin and minimize the damage. Next, you may notice some blisters forming. Do not pop these blisters. They are the body’s way of healing. If you pop them, you may cause an infection and more pain. Instead, gently clean the area with a new wet towel, and apply a burn cream or burn ointment. The next step is to apply burn wound dressing specifically designed to protect the burn from getting infected or drying out and will allow the healing process to move along.

To properly clean up a burn wound, start by running cool water over the burned area if possible. If not, get a wet compress or towel and very gently clean off the burn. Avoid rubbing the area as this will hurt and damage the skin further. Instead, pat it gently. Once it is clean, you should apply an ointment, cream or gel right away to help prevent infection and to help create a moisture barrier that will help speed healing. Specialty products like MEDIHONEY Hydrocolloid Paste Dressing are available for hard to dress wounds and maintain integrity in the presence of fluid and damaged tissue. Next, apply a burn wound dressing to protect the burn. Burned skin needs to be covered up to heal quickly and to minimize pain and irritation.

If the wound is fresh and still dressed, it is best not to wet it. Be careful in the shower or bath to ensure your wound is not made wet. Wetting the dressing may cause some pain and will need immediate replacement. If the burn wound has begun to heal and is no longer irritating, you may take a shower or bath normally. As long as the burn wound dressing is in place, avoid wetting it so as to allow the skin to heal.