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Burns result when exposure to a high temperature damages one or more layers of the skin. Sunburns or contact with a hot surface can cause a first-degree burn, resulting in redness and pain in the outermost layer of skin. First aid includes cooling the area as quickly as possible by submerging it in cool water or applying cold compresses. Do not apply butter or any greasy substance. In most first-degree burns, redness and pain will continue to increase for several hours; cooling the area can stop that progression. Aloe vera gel can help skin recover, as can a number of herbal remedies. Lightly cover a first-degree burn with a sterile ... MORE



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Fresh Aloe Vera on Burns

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