Should I apply toothpaste on burns? (Credits: AI)
\n\nFirecrackers are often associated with celebrations, but an accident involving even a small firecracker can leave behind painful burns, blisters and, in severe cases, permanent tissue damage. While the immediate instinct after a burn is to reach for something that offers quick relief, common household remedies such as toothpaste, ice, ghee or butter can actually make the injury worse.
\n\nOne of the biggest misconceptions surrounding burn injuries is that applying toothpaste can soothe the affected skin. According to Dr. Anil KV Minz, Senior Dermatologist, Marengo Asia Hospitals and Genesis Skin and Hair Clinic, Faridabad, applying household substances to burns is not an appropriate first-aid measure. "People should never apply toothpaste, butter, oil or other home remedies to a firecracker burn. These remedies do not heal burns and can irritate the injured skin, trap heat or make medical assessment more difficult," he explains.
\n\nThe first and most important step is to cool the affected area. Hold the burn under cool, running tap water for 20 minutes. This helps reduce the temperature of the injured tissue and limits further damage. Avoid using ice, as extreme cold can cause additional tissue injury.
\n\nIf the person…
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