Burn Injury Resource Center
First degree burns part I, II are minor burns and can be treated with home remedies. Second degree burns and third degree burns part I, II. need medical attention.
The first step is washing the burned area with cool water. Avoid using ice as it can cause further damage.
Home remedies include:
- Applying Aloe Vera gel on the burned area. Either from the plant itself or using over the counter products.
- Applying Vitamin E creams or oils on the burned area.
- Applying egg white to the burned area.
- Applying honey to the burned area.
- Applying St. John’s wort oil to the burned area.
- Applying toothpaste on the burned area.
- Applying a cut potato slice on the burned area.
- Applying a cut onion slice on the burned area.
- Applying mustard on the burned area.
- Applying yogurt on the burned area.
- Applying soybean paste on the burned area.
This information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice; it should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Call 911 for all medical emergencies.