Toothpaste on a burn? The kitchen myth to retire
Many households reach for toothpaste, butter or ice. Cool running water for 20 minutes works far better.
Many households reach for toothpaste, butter or ice. Cool running water for 20 minutes works far better.
Why the myths fail
Toothpaste and butter trap heat in the skin and can cause infection. Ice can damage tissue further.
Cool, gently running tap water for a full 20 minutes, even if help is on the way. Remove rings and bangles before swelling starts.
Cover, do not wrap
Lay cling film loosely over the burn, or use a clean, non-fluffy cloth. Seek medical help for burns larger than the palm, on the face, or on children.
Twenty minutes of cool running water. Nothing else first.
cool tap water running over a hand in a kitchen
The extension board on an extension board
Plugging one multi-socket into another is common in homes, shops and offices. It is also one of the easiest fire risks to remove.
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