Myth Or Fact, Burns Due To Splashes Of Cooking Oil Can Heal By Using Odol

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JAKARTA - Odol contains ingredients that are cold and refreshing, such as sodium fluoride, baking soda, and menthol. That's why many people choose toothpaste as a first aid to heal burns that feel hot due to being splashed with cooking oil, for example.

Toothpaste contains teeth cleaning agents, such as calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, or teeth whitening agents. The ingredients in toothpaste work well to remove plaque, protect tooth enamel, and prevent gum disease, but are not effective at healing burns. If you apply toothpaste to a burn, the active ingredients will seal the heat under the skin layer and cause a prolonged infection.

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Burns should be treated in a safer way. VOI launched Healthline, Wednesday, March 16, there are at least four steps you can take to treat burns.

Cool the burn with a cold compress or washcloth. If possible, place the burnt body part in running water. This will remove any heat trapped under the skin and begin to soothe the burn. You can also apply aloe vera. Apply other home remedies once the burn has cooled. You can apply antibacterial ointment before dressing the wound. To protect against infection, you should cover the burn loosely with a sterile, non-stick bandage. Do not use gauze or other fibrous material that can stick to the burn. Take a pain reliever, such as aspirin (Bufferin) or ibuprofen (Advil), if you are in pain.

Burns that are treated properly will heal faster, although the wound will last a long time.