Nebacetin and Bepantol are examples of ointments used in the treatment of burns, which help in healing and prevent the appearance of infections.
Ointments for burns can be purchased at any pharmacy and generally do not require a medical prescription, being indicated for the treatment of mild 1st degree burns without blister or skin to loosen.
1. Bepantol
It is an ointment composed of dexpanthenol, also known as vitamin B5, a compound that protects and nourishes the skin, helping it to heal and stimulating its regeneration. This ointment should be applied under the burn 1 to 3 times a day, being only indicated for light 1st degree burns, which did not form a bubble.
2. Nebacetin
This ointment is composed of two antibiotics, neomycin sulfate and bacitracin, which prevent the development of bacteria and help in the healing of the burn. This ointment is indicated for signs of infection such as pus or excessive swelling, and should be applied 2 to 5 times a day with the aid of gauze, under the recommendation of a health professional.
3. Esperson
It is an ointment composed of an anti-inflammatory corticoid, deoxymethasone which is indicated to attenuate the redness of the skin and swelling, since it has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-exudative and calming effect in cases of itching in the region. This ointment is indicated for 1st degree burns, and can be used 1 to 2 times a day, under the indication of a health professional.
4. Dermazine
This antimicrobial ointment has silver sulfadiazine in its composition, which has a very broad antimicrobial activity and, therefore, is ideal for preventing the appearance of bacterial infections, as well as assisting in healing. It is recommended to use this ointment 1 to 2 times a day, under the guidance of a health professional.
Only first degree burns without a blister or skin to be removed can be treated at home, unlike what happens in cases where there are blister burns or 2nd or 3rd degree burns, which need to be seen and treated by a doctor or nurse.
Know what to do in case of a severe burn.
How to Treat a 1st Degree Burn
Watch the following video and learn how to treat all types of burns:
1st degree burns are generally mild and easy to treat burns, which should be treated as follows:
- Start by washing the area to be treated well and, if possible, place the burned area under running water for 5 to 15 minutes; then apply cold compresses on the spot, and let it act while there is pain or swelling. The compresses can be soaked in cold water or in iced chamomile tea, which helps to calm the skin; Finally, healing ointments or antibiotic and corticosteroid creams can be applied about 1 to 3 times a day, for 3 to 5 days of treatment, under the guidance of a health professional.
If blisters appear later or the skin peels off, it is recommended to consult a doctor or nurse, to guide the best treatment and prevent the onset of infections.
