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• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Cooling the burn and removing wax
• Part 2 of 2: Treating a Burn

A wax burn can hurt a lot, but don't worry - it can be cured. It doesn't matter if you got burned while waxing, gotten wax from a candle on your skin, or otherwise burned hot wax, there are several steps you can take to ease the pain and speed up the healing of the burn. For a minor burn, you first need to cool the affected area of ​​skin and remove all the wax from it. After this, the burn site should be cleaned, processed and bandaged.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Cooling the burn and removing wax

1. 1 Submerge the burned area in cold water for 20 minutes. For a wax burn, the first step is to cool the skin. Fill a sink, bathtub or basin with cold water and immerse the burnt area in it for at least 5 minutes (or better for 20).
   • If the burn is on your face, soak a towel in cold water and apply to the affected area.
   • You can also cool the burn with a cold compress.
   • Use only water. Do not wash the burn with soap or cleansers, as these can increase irritation on the burned skin.
2. 2 Remove adhered wax. After soaking, it is worth checking if there is any wax left on the skin. Carefully remove the wax from the skin. Stop pulling if the skin begins to peel off along with the wax.
   • Do not try to remove wax if it is stuck to the blister.
3. 3 Determine if the burn can be treated at home. Minor burns tend to heal fairly quickly and without complications. However, if part of the burn is white or black, bone or muscle is visible underneath, or the burn area is larger than the size of a coin, seek medical attention.
4. 4 Remove remaining wax with petroleum jelly. If there is still wax on the burn, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to it. Wait 10 minutes and then gently remove the wax with a soft, damp towel. Along with the petroleum jelly, the remaining wax should also come off.

Part 2 of 2: Treating a Burn

1. 1 Flush the burn with water. Wash your hands with mild soap and then rinse the burn off with cool water. Do not apply soap directly to the burn. Pat dry with a soft towel (never rub).
   • Be careful - some of the soft tissue may separate from the burn site during washing.
   • Burns are especially prone to infections and should be kept clean.
2. 2 Apply pure aloe vera or antibiotic ointment to the burn. Buy 100% Aloe Vera from your local drugstore or supermarket. Apply a thin layer of aloe to the burn.
   • If you have aloe growing in your home, cut off a leaf and squeeze the juice out of it.
   • If you don't have aloe, apply liquid vitamin E to the burn.
   • Silver sulfadiazine ointment (such as Dermazine) can also be used to prevent infection.
3. 3 Tie up the burned area medical gauze. If there are blisters and / or cracked skin on the burned area, it should be bandaged. Bandage the burn with 1-2 layers of medical gauze and secure with adhesive tape. Change the dressing 1-2 times a day, or if it gets wet or dirty.
4. 4 Take ibuprofen to relieve pain and swelling. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs that contain ibuprofen can help you feel better. Take the medicine according to the directions for use.
   • Keep the burn area elevated to relieve swelling.
5. 5 Don't touch the wound. When the burn heals, it usually forms a crust; It often happens that the skin itches, but no matter how much you want to scratch or otherwise touch the wound, you should not do this, otherwise you will only aggravate its condition. Fingers are full of germs that can lead to burns, and touching them can damage the skin and slow down healing. Try to touch the wound as little as possible so that it heals faster.
6. 6 Don't go out in the sun. Burned skin is very sensitive, so it is very important to protect it from the sun's rays. Do not go outside more often than necessary until the burn is completely healed.
   • If you need to go outside, apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 on the burn. You should also cover the burn with something - if the burn is on your hand, wear a long-sleeved sweater, if you have a hat on your face, and so on.
7. 7 Seek medical attention if you notice signs of infection. If you have symptoms of infection (such as foul odor, accumulation of pus, or increased redness at the burn site), be sure to seek medical attention. You should also see your doctor if the burn still hasn't healed in two weeks.