Summer Burn Safety
What NOT to Use for Sunburn
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Petroleum jelly or ointment
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Butter
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Harsh soap
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Over-the-counter benzocaine creams or
sprays (may cause allergic reaction)
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Home remedies (toothpaste, etc.)
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Don’t use petroleum jelly or ointments.
Do not apply butter.
If you use soap to clean a burned area, make sure it’s mild.
Some people are allergic to benzocaine. (It’s an ingredient in certain “over the counter” creams or sprays and should be used with caution).
“Home remedies” such as toothpaste should be avoided.
(Bridge)
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two serious conditions related to summer heat that we should all know about.
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Depending on the audience
) First, can anyone describe some symptoms and treatment for heat
exhaustion
?
