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how to heal a burn fast - #15053

Arjun

I am freaking out right now because I accidentally burned my arm while cooking, and it's really painful! I was just trying to sear some chicken and misjudged the hot pan. The burn is pretty red and blistered a bit. I’ve tried running it under cold water for a while but I'm not sure if I’m doing it right. I’ve heard some people say aloe vera is great for burns, but then others say you should avoid putting anything on it until it heals more? I just really wanna know how to heal a burn fast because I'm worried it’s going to leave a scar or something. It’s been a few hours and the pain is awful, and it’s all I can think about. I got some over-the-counter burn cream too, but I don’t wanna do more harm than good. What is the best way to make sure I’m healing this burn right? Is there any specific thing I can do or avoid doing that might help? Some say stay out of the sun and others say to keep it covered...ugh, I have no idea how to heal a burn fast and I really need some solid advice! Any tips would be super appreciated!

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