Imagine you are 37 weeks pregnant and suddenly a glob of blood-streaked mucus plops right into your underwear. This phenomenon is the cause for many online searches and urgent phone calls to health care providers announcing, I just lost my mucous plug..
It will alleviate the pain and reduce the chance of having blisters. 1  Simply cut a slice of raw potato and rub it on the burn, making sure the juice from the potato is releasing over the area. 2  Another option is to grate a raw potato and apply it on the affected area for about 15 minutes.
If the burn starts to blister, simply apply an antiseptic ointment and cover the area loosely with a clean nonstick bandage. Never try to break a blister â blisters are an important part of the skin's healing process. Don't put butter, grease, lotion, or powder on the burn. These can increase the risk of infection. And don't use ice, which can further damage the skin. A first-degree burn may heal in just a few days, but a second-degree burn can take a couple of weeks.