Our ancestors knew a lot about medicinal herbs and widely used them in medicine. Today, one of the most popular and sought-after plants is celandine. It helps to get rid of cosmetic defects on the skin, from problems with muscles and joints. But often a modern person forgets that a celandine burn is not uncommon, because the plant is poisonous. In the general structure of injuries, burns from poisons of plant origin occupy from 2.5 to 5.1%. Although for the most part, such damage is local in nature and does not pose any threat to human life.
Possible causes
The celandine contains alkaloids, which cause burns or poisoning. In general, the whole plant is poisonous, but the most dangerous is the juice. Pharmaceutical products are used to eliminate papillomas, warts.
The main causes of damage include:
- accidental burn from celandine, upon contact with a plant on vacation, in nature, while walking;
- non-compliance with precautions when treating with a tincture from a pharmacy or in the manufacture, usemedicines at home.
Burns on the organs of vision are very dangerous, often the consequences can be eliminated only with the help of an ophthalmologist.
Risk group
Women are primarily at risk. After all, it is they who carefully take care of their own appearance, constantly trying to get rid of the slightest defects on the skin.
Children are in second place. They often get injured on walks. The parents themselves can be to blame if they use a pharmacy product with celandine for other purposes.
People who do not have sufficient income also often get burns from celandine by self-medicating rather than seeking professional medical help.
Reluctance to follow instructions or neglect to follow rules is another cause of burns. After injury, damaged areas of the skin must be hidden from sunlight, as the condition of the cover will only worsen.
Degrees of damage
As a rule, a celandine burn is not extensive and does not exceed 10% of the entire body. Symptoms in this case are not pronounced, headache, a slight increase in body temperature, and general weakness may disturb. The first degree ends with desquamation and death of the epithelium.
The second degree is characterized by the appearance of blisters. At the third stage, the blisters merge into a single large one.
Fourth degree is 30% or more damage. Pain at such scales is usually absent, the deep layers of the epidermis are damagedand burn disease sets in.
If an infection gets into the blisters, then purulent discharge appears. Skin regeneration may result in scarring.
Symptoms and actions
What to do with a celandine burn? Subject to the instructions for use, pharmacy products do not cause any burns. To understand that something went wrong is very simple, it appears:
- itch;
- edema;
- irritation;
- burning;
- redness.
Almost any discomfort that has arisen after using celandine is a reason for refusing further processing by the agent. The injured area should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
Celandine got into the eye: what to do? Such burns are considered the most dangerous. As soon as the product gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them with running water and consult a doctor. Such injuries are dangerous for the development of conjunctivitis and other ophthalmic diseases. Treatment is carried out in a hospital.
Oral overdose is also very dangerous. Celandine can cause inflammation in the digestive system, which is characterized by the following symptoms:
- strong thirst;
- feeling of heaviness in the stomach;
- diarrhea;
- headache;
- vomit.
In some cases, if a large amount of celandine juice enters the stomach, the victim may lose consciousness.
Before the arrival of the medical team, it is recommended to drink activated charcoal and plenty of water, try to callvomit.
Complications and contraindications
Possible consequences directly depend on the location of the burn and the degree of damage. If this is the first degree, then usually there are no problems with wound healing. The second degree usually lasts longer and may be characterized by wounds that do not heal for a long time. Third and fourth degree burns are life-threatening.
There are categories of persons for whom the use of celandine is contraindicated:
- pregnant women;
- persons with epilepsy and angina pectoris;
- nursing mothers;
- persons with mental disorders;
- Children under the age of 3.
Skin treatment with celandine should be done pointwise, in full compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Diagnosis
To choose the method of treatment, the fact of the burn and its area is not so important, but the depth of the damage.
There are many methods for this, for example, the Postnikov method, the "rule of the ninth" and the "rule of the palm".
In case of eye burns, diagnosis is carried out in a hospital: intraocular pressure is determined, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy are performed.
At home, you can also determine the depth of damage. The easiest way is to pull out the hairs. If the burn is superficial, then pain is felt, and the hairs themselves are not pulled out. With deeper lesions, the hairs are easily removed and there is no pain. Therefore, the principle is to use a needle or wipe the burn site with alcohol. If there is no pain, then damagedeep.
What to do now?
Burn with celandine: first aid. It should be immediately treated with water, preferably a little warm and running. It is recommended to wash the wound with laundry soap or soda to avoid infection. To relieve irritation around the wound, cool the skin with ice.
Itching and burning are removed with hormonal, antihistamine or anti-burn agents. If an open wound has appeared as a result of exposure, then it is immediately necessary to treat it with an antiseptic and apply a sterile bandage. If there is severe pain, then it is allowed to take an anesthetic drug.
In case of minor injuries, you can get rid of the effects of burns at home. The main thing, especially in the early days, is to hide damaged places from the sun, as it will only aggravate the condition. If this is a large area of skin, then it is recommended to apply a sterile bandage.
If the condition does not improve, red-brown spots appear, blisters with liquid, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Eye burns cannot be treated at home, you should immediately go to a medical facility.
Topical therapy
Therapeutic measures related to the elimination of the consequences of burns are carried out with the help of antiseptics, drugs that stimulate the healing of the epidermis.
One of these is the "D-Panthenol" ointment, although a product with such a composition is produced in different forms: in the form of a cream, lotion and aerosol.
Regardless of the chosen form, the affected area is treated before using the medicineantiseptics.
Ointment "D-Panthenol" can be applied up to 4 times during the day. Do not damage the particles of the ointment to the eyes. Minor burn injuries can now be de alt with in a few days.
Ointment "Akriderm"
How to treat a burn with celandine on the face? Akriderm ointment has proven itself well, however, its use on the face for more than 5 days in a row is not allowed. In the first days after the injury, the ointment is applied up to 6 times during the day. As the condition improves, the amount of application is reduced to two times.
It is not allowed to apply ointment around the eyes. At the first symptoms of intolerance to one of the components of the product, use is discontinued.
Solkoseril
Another healing ointment for burns is Solcoseryl. Allows you to quickly deal with first and second degree burns.
Before use, the damaged area must be treated with a disinfectant solution. Apply the product no more than twice a day. If there is hives or a burning sensation that does not pass between the application of the remedy, then the ointment is canceled.
Other remedies
Another healing ointment for burns is Bepanten. The tool helps well in the first stage of burns, protects wounds from the penetration of bacteria. However, if the wound is rough and pus has already appeared, then the ointment will not help. The remedy has practically no contraindications, you will have to stop using it if there is hypersensitivity to the componentsmedicinal product. Ointment can be used in pediatrics. Apply to the affected areas of the skin 1-2 times a day.
Calendula ointment can be used for treatment. After application, the damaged area is covered with a bandage. It is recommended that processing and bandaging be done three times throughout the day.
Other ointments for chemical burns with celandine: "Sinaflan", "Actovegin", "Rescuer" and so on. Zinc ointment is widely used, it effectively dries inflamed areas.
In addition to ointments, it is recommended to use anti-allergic drugs. In particular, it may be Diazolin. Recommended dose: 0.05-0.2 g up to two times a day. Do not use this drug in the presence of gastric ulcer and other inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract.
Alternative medicine
How to treat a burn after celandine? Naturally, traditional medicine has accumulated many recipes that will eliminate the effects of burns.
The most affordable and easiest way to treat is raw potato compresses. It allows you to quickly cope with burns on the face, relieve irritation and redness. One small tuber is crushed in a blender or on a grater, mixed with honey. Lubricate damaged skin several times throughout the day.
For the face, you can make masks from potato starch. The powder is diluted in boiled cold water and brought to the consistency of sour cream. Apply the mask three or more times a day.
For skin regeneration and elimination of hyperemia, a nutrient is being preparedwith the following components:
- Egg yolk.
- Sour cream.
- Sunflower oil.
It is desirable that all the ingredients are homemade. The components are mixed, the composition is applied to the face once a day.
You can treat burnt skin with sea buckthorn oil, cooked at home or purchased at a pharmacy. To make butter at home, you will need fresh fruits and heated vegetable oil. The components are mixed in a ratio of 1: 1, the mixture is infused in a dark place for 14 days. After wrung out and used as an ointment.
As an antiseptic, you can use a decoction of chamomile or oak bark.
Healing plants
A burn with pharmaceutical celandine is also quite possible to cure with herbs. The most affordable plant that is in almost every home is aloe, which promotes the regeneration of skin cells. Before use, the sheet is torn off and washed under warm water. With a peeled place, the plant is applied to the damaged area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. It is recommended to carry out the procedure 2 times a day. By the same principle, you can use Kalanchoe.
You can remove unpleasant symptoms from the skin of the face with strong green or black tea (chilled). Tea also helps to activate the process of skin regeneration.
You can make lotions from coltsfoot leaves and crushed rose hips. The components are mixed in equal parts and poured into a glass of boiling water. After insisting for 3 hours, you can make lotions.
Treatmenthomeopathic remedies are always carried out after individual consultations with a doctor. Most often, for first-degree burns, "Aconite" and "Arnica" are used. At the second stage, "Kantaris" and "Urtika ureis" are prescribed. In case of severe damage, it is allowed to use the medicine every hour.
Prevention
Accidental contact with the plant should be avoided. When working on the beds, it is better to wear gloves. When working with celandine, in addition to hands, it is necessary to protect your eyes.
When treating, be sure to read the instructions for using the drug and strictly follow it. He althy tissue around warts and other growths is best protected with adhesive tape.
It is not allowed to treat teeth and eyes with celandine. If there are preparations with this plant at home, they should be kept out of the reach of children.
Forecast
Undoubtedly, the properties of celandine juice are excellent and the plant can get rid of many skin diseases. But if it was not possible to avoid a burn, then you need to be prepared that a red spot may remain in this place.
Burning mucous membranes is extremely dangerous, of course, it all depends on the concentration: the lower it is, the less likely it is that serious consequences will occur. No wonder the people have another name for this plant - "damn milk".
Despite all the risks, celandine remains one of the most popular means in cosmetology today. With the help of a plant, you can get rid of warts, acne, fungal diseases. However, it is not alloweduse of celandine juice in the presence of open wounds, eczema.
