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How does burn cream compare to home remedies for burns?
Active Ingredients Active ingredients found in the medicines include topical lidocaine, which will help in pain relief; aloe vera acts as an emollient to hydrate the burns; and an antiseptic that stops infection. This targeted action of active ingredients will prevent most home remedies from helping heal the burns. Moisturizing and Barrier Protection Burn creams are designed to hydrate the skin as well as put a protective layer over the burn that will minimize the pain and prevent bacteria from penetrating into the wound. Obviously, home remedies containing agents such as honey or coconut oil may hydrate to some extent but can hardly compare to the full barrier created by burn creams. Sterility and Safety Unlike home remedies, burn creams are manufactured in sterilized environments and this will mean that the final product is free of contaminants that may make things worse. Sterility is key to preventing infections that are characteristic of an open or severe burn because it is impossible with home remedies. Ease of Use Burn creams have instructions to show the right use, while home remedies do not have a clear clue and most of them may not effectively be applied as required. In other words, burn creams from the leading manufacturers, such as Pharma Apothecary, are generally safer and effective treatment products for burns. While home remedies will soothe some smaller burns, professional burn creams would heal faster with the risk of complication minimized.