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I was unaware that ice came out of a cold running water tap. That doesn't happen here down under. You can definitely use creams like sunscreens or similar. Tru
by vacri 9y ago
I was unaware that ice came out of a cold running water tap. That doesn't happen here down under.
You can definitely use creams like sunscreens or similar. True, I did overstate a bit - you don't want to use something like butter that will turn to oil and keep in the heat.
- DanBC 9y agoYou should not use cold water. You should not apply creams, lotions, or sunscreens. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/burn-and-scald-treatments https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/burn-and-scald-treatments > don’t use any ointments or creams on a burn. They seal heat in and cause more damage.
- vacri 9y agoFair enough. I guess I was thinking of shallow burns like sunburn rather than serious ones with destroyed skin. After all, two sentences after the one you've just quoted is If the burn does not have any blisters or broken skin, such as sunburn, a simple moisturiser such as sorbolene is the best treatment - sorbolene is a cream :)