Skin Issues

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[ataraxia]

Thermal Burn

Problem: Burns - Caused by extreme heat. Normally affecting the head, dorsal spine and feet.

Symptoms: Visible signs of a burn

Solutions:
--Solution: Clean sore with a mixture of providone iodine and bottled water. Mix these two, to make a solution that
resembles mild tea. With a sterile cotton swab and solution clean the wound. Rinse the wound with saline solution (contact saline solution will work) and follow with applying Polysporin or Silvadene topical on wound. Treat once a day and remember to wash your hands and be as sterile as possible.