The function of burn ointment

Nov 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wenmin

Introduction

Burn oil helps relieve pain from burns, protect injured tissues, prevent wound infection, promote wound healing, and reduce scar formation. It is suitable for local care of minor burns and should be used properly under medical guidance. If the burn covers a large area, is deep, or shows signs of infection, prompt medical attention is recommended. Burn oil contains menthol, camphor, and

Burn oil helps relieve pain from burns, protect injured tissues, prevent wound infection, promote wound healing, and reduce scar formation. It is suitable for local care of minor burns and should be used properly under medical guidance. For extensive, deep burns or signs of infection, prompt medical attention is recommended.

1. Relieve burn pain: Burn oil contains ingredients such as menthol and camphor, which quickly penetrate the wound to produce a cooling and analgesic effect, reducing burning and stinging pain after burns and alleviating local discomfort.

2. Protect wound tissue: After application, it forms a protective film that isolates external irritants such as air and dust, reduces moisture loss from the wound, prevents further injury, and creates an optimal environment for healing.

3. Prevent wound infection: Some burn oils contain antibacterial ingredients that inhibit bacterial growth on the wound, lowering the risk of infection, especially useful for initial protection following minor burns.

4. Promote wound healing: Components such as plant oils and herbal extracts nourish the wounded tissue, improve local blood circulation, accelerate epithelial cell repair, and shorten healing time.

5. Reduce scar formation: Through gentle nourishment and repair, it helps maintain normal tissue regeneration, reduces excessive collagen fiber proliferation, and assists in lowering the likelihood of scarring after minor burns.

Prior to use, clean and dry the wound thoroughly. Apply a thin, even layer as directed—avoid thick application—and keep the wound clean and dry. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and open flames to ensure safety during use.

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Can pregnant women use Moist Burn Ointment?

In general, pregnant women can use moist burn ointment, but must do so under medical guidance. Clean the wound with normal saline before application to remove dirt and exudate, then apply a thin layer of the ointment—avoid applying too thickly. Keep the wound dry and well-ventilated, and avoid friction or contact with water to prevent infection. If the wound is large, shows signs of pus, or if pain worsens, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention promptly.

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How long does it take to recover from an aluminum molten metal burn?

The recovery time for aluminum melt scalds depends on the severity of the injury. In mild cases, where only redness and slight swelling and pain occur on the skin surface, with no blisters or only small blisters, the skin can gradually heal within 1–2 weeks after proper treatment such as rinsing with cool water, applying burn ointment, and protecting the wound. Healing typically does not leave obvious scars. During recovery, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection.

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What should I do for a burn to prevent blistering?

First aid measures to help prevent blistering after a burn generally include immediately rinsing the area with cool water, soaking the injury in cold water, avoiding rubbing or pressing the affected area, applying specialized burn ointment, and covering the area with sterile gauze for protection. After a burn, promptly place the injured area under running cool water for 15–20 minutes. Cold water quickly removes heat, lowers skin temperature, and reduces damage to deeper tissues caused by thermal energy.

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What medication should be applied if the skin is burned and turns red from iodophor?

For skin redness caused by povidone-iodine burns, medications such as moist burn ointment, erythromycin ointment, silver sulfadiazine cream, recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, and mupirocin ointment can generally be applied. Moist burn ointment: This medication contains ingredients like Coptis (Huanglian) and Phellodendron (Huangbai), which have heat-clearing, detoxifying, pain-relieving, and tissue-regenerating effects. It helps alleviate skin redness and pain, promotes wound healing, and reduces discomfort after burns.