Nebacetin and Bepantol are examples of ointments used to treat burns, which help cure and prevent infections.
Burn ointments can be purchased from any pharmacy and generally do not require a prescription, being indicated for the treatment of 1st degree mild burns without blisters or skin to lose.
- It is an ointment composed of dexpantenol.
- Also known as vitamin B5.
- A compound that protects and nourishes the skin.
- Helping it to heal and stimulate its regeneration.
- This ointment should be applied under the burn 1 to 3 times a day.
- Being only indicated for mild first degree burns.
- Which do not form a blister.
This ointment is composed of two antibiotics, neomycin sulfate and bacitracin, which prevent the development of bacteria and aid in burn healing, this ointment is indicated in case of signs of infection, such as pus or excessive swelling, and should be applied 2 to 5 times a day with gauze, on the recommendation of a health care professional.
It is an ointment composed of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, deoxymethasone, which is indicated to relieve redness and swelling of the skin, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, anti-exudative and soothing effect in case of itching in the area.This ointment is indicated for first-degree burns and can be used once or twice a day, on the recommendation of a health care professional.
This antimicrobial ointment contains in its composition silver sulfadiazine, which has a very wide antimicrobial activity and is therefore ideal to prevent the appearance of bacterial infections, as well as to help healing, it is recommended to use this ointment once or twice a day.day, under the guidance of a health care professional.
Only first-degree burns without blisters or skin to remove can be treated at home, unlike in cases where there are blister burns or second or third degree burns, which must be taken care of and cared for by a doctor or nurse.
Know what to do in case of a severe burn
Watch the following video and learn how to treat all types of burns:
First-degree burns are generally mild and easy to treat, which should be treated as follows:
If blisters appear later or the skin takes off, it is recommended to consult a doctor or nurse to guide the best treatment and prevent the onset of infections.