Natural Medicines to Heal Burn Scars

Posted by admin in Uncategorized Dec 28th, 2009

Many people have experienced minor burns over the course of their life and have tried to heal the scars using various over-the-counter and prescription products.  We have put together a short list of natural products that you can try to heal burn scars.

1. Papaya – It may seem unlikely that a tropical fruit can treat your burn scar but there is actually evidence that the fruit can be helpful due to the enzymes in the fruit.  You should manually crush the papaya and rub the fruit over the burn area.  Let it sit for a 10 minutes before cleaning it off.
2. Blue Yarrow Oil – If you are trying to heal a radiation burn, then your best bet is to try blue yarrow oil.  This is an essential oil that is normally used in aromatherapy and different types of alternative medicine.  You should combine 8 drops of blue yarrow oil in an atomizer bottle (fill the rest with water).  Let them combine for 2 hours and then spray that mixture on the burn scar and let is sit again for 10 minutes before wiping it off.
3. Lime Juice – Lime juice can be effective after the wound has healed up to reduce the burn scar.  Once the wound has healed, you can squeeze the juice out of a lime and rub it directly on the wound.  Let that stand for 10 minutes before wiping off the juice.  You should repeat this as many times as you want in order to get the best results.
4. Vitamin K – This is one of the best nutrients for your skin.  Most lotions and moisturizers include Vitamin K.  You can either get a topical Vitamin K rub or ingest more Vitamin K in order to reduce burn scars.
5. Apply Pressure – Unlike some of the other treatments this is something that you do immediately after the burn.  You can use a wrap or other pressure garment to try and reduce the swelling normally associated with a burn and that will reduce the size of the eventual scar (though it can be painful).

Of course these treatments should only be used after checking with your physician to make sure that in your particular case the treatment you are considering will enhance what your doctor is already prescribing.

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