27-06-2025 Burns Why sunburn itches more on sensitive or damaged skin Sunburn on scars, eczema, or burns can cause intense itching. Learn why it happens, how your skin reacts, and what care it needs to recover.
11-02-2015 Burns How do you treat a burn blister? A burn blister is a second-degree burn, often treatable at home. It forms as a fluid-filled bubble on the skin. These blisters usually heal well on their own, but don’t pop them, as that increases the risk of infection.
30-10-2014 Burns Burns in children If your child has a burn, keep calm – and follow the instructions below! Determine the severity of the burn First degree burns: your child’s skin is red and is painful only in the burned area. These are superficial burns and you can generally treat them yourself. (See below under ‘First-degree burn? Always apply water first’) Second …
16-07-2014 Burns Preventing scars after a burn wound It is possible to prevent (or at least reduce) ugly scar formation on a burn wound. Use a good scar cream, with these two essential characteristics: The cream hydrates The cream seals off the damaged skin Many scar creams hydrate, but do not seal off skin. This allows moisture to evaporate quickly and the cream …