Cooking can be fun and therapeutic. But cooking can also cause injuries! Burns on the fingers is one of the most common forms of burns people often experience. But it is not just cooking that causes burns on the fingers! Burns on the fingers can happen due to many other reasons. But the pain remains the same ─ acute!
Thankfully, these minor burns, which are also known as first degree burns, can also be treated at home. Just bookmark this page and keep it handy in case of a minor burn!
Next time when you end up with burns on your fingers, don’t panic! Just use any of these home remedies for quick relief and healing:
Raw potato has anti inflammatory properties and can soothe the skin. In case of a burn, pressing a raw potato can reduce the pain and also prevent the blisters from erupting on the skin.
As soon as there is a burning sensation, turn on your tap and place the affected area under cold running water for a few minutes. This will help in preventing the burn from spreading any further. You can also apply cold compress on the area to get relief.
Aloe vera is known for its amazing healing and soothing properties. In case of a burn, apply some aloe vera gel on the burn gently to speed up the healing process.
Honey has great disinfectant powers and can also help in healing the burns. Apply ample amount of honey on the burnt area. It will draw the fluids from the surrounding tissues and reduce the pain caused by the burns.
Coconut oil is an effective remedy for the minor burns on the fingers. It is rich in several fatty acids like myristic acid, lauric acid, capric acid and also Vitamin E, which offer anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti oxidizing properties. All these properties can soothe the burnt area effectively.
Lemon juice, just like coconut oil, is effective in treating first degree burns. Lemon juice has acidic properties, which help in lightening the scars of the burn too.
Black tea contains tannin, which draws the heat from the burnt area and reduces the pain. You can put the wet and cold tea bags on the burnt area and hold the bags for a while to get immediate relief.
Plantain leaves have anti microbial, anti inflammatory, anti hemorrhagic and expectorant properties in them. No wonder that these leaves are known to be one of the most popular remedies for healing burnt fingers.
Onion is known to contain a number of ‘good’ chemicals like quercetin and sulfur. Using onion juice on the burnt fingers can heal the burn and also help in the process of healing.
Vinegar contains antiseptic and astringent properties, which can prevent further infection of the burnt area. Make sure to dilute the vinegar with equal amount of water before using it on the burnt area.
Remember that the above mentioned home remedies for burns on fingers are just to treat first degree burns only. Any severe burns, head to the doctor immediately.
The ingredients mentioned in the list are easily available at home. So, if you ever face such situation, where you land up with a burnt finger, you can always use the above mentioned remedies to prevent the burn from spreading and causing infection.
So, now a little burn here and there will not take away the joy of cooking! With these simple and easy home remedies, you can now enjoy cooking without worrying about the minor burns. Keep cooking!
Do you know any other home remedies for finger burns? Share with us in the comments section.