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Burns from hot oil: It often happens in the kitchen that your hands get burnt while cooking. Sometimes someone's hand touches a hot pan and sometimes someone's hand inadvertently touches a hot pan. Such small incidents keep happening while working. In such a situation, it is advisable to immediately put the burnt part under cold water. This gives a lot of relief from swelling and even if blisters form, they do not occur.
If your hand is burnt, you should never rub it as it can lead to infection. If your hand is burnt by a hot pot or oil, you can prevent water blisters from forming. Apart from this, swelling can also be reduced with the help of home remedies.
keep cold tea bags
If you use tea bags then it can be useful for you. With the help of tea bags, you can get relief from burning sensation. Black or green tea bags contain tannic acid, which can help in relieving heat from inflammation. This reduces both pain and burning sensation. Not only this, it also reduces the chances of blisters. To get relief from burns, keep the tea bag in the freezer for a few minutes, then take it out and place it on the burn. You will get immediate relief.
Potato pieces will provide relief
Potato pieces and peels can also be very useful for you. Raw potatoes and their peels have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and swelling. Place a thin slice or peel of raw potato on the swollen area. Apart from this, you can grind potatoes and make a paste and apply it on the affected area. Keep the potato peel in the fridge to cool it and then apply it on the burnt area, you will get relief.
Banana peel will provide relief
This is my personal experience and I have got a lot of relief by applying banana peel. Actually, a few weeks ago my hand got burnt by a hot pan. The burning sensation continued even after washing the hand with cold water. I had heard from a friend that banana peel soothes the affected area. Banana peel contains compounds that can help you soothe inflammation. Place the inside of the banana peel on the swollen area for relief. After keeping it for a few minutes, remove the peel, you will definitely get relief. Just keep in mind that this remedy is especially useful for minor burns.
Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice
Add a few drops of lemon juice to a teaspoon of coconut oil and mix. Apply it on the affected area and leave it on. After some time you can clean it with tissue paper. Let us tell you that coconut oil has moisturizing and healing properties, while lemon juice provides vitamin C and helps in the healing process. You can also get relief by applying only coconut oil on the affected area. Wash your hands with cold water, dry them and then immediately apply coconut oil on them. This will also reduce the marks.
