Stress causes the release of a hormone called cortisol. Giving rats daily injections of corticosterone (rat cortisol) for several weeks kills certain brain cells. Stressing the rats each day for the same amount of time has an identical effect.
As soon as possible after the burn or scald, ideally within 20 minutes, cool the area of the burn using cool or lukewarm water for 10 minutes to half an hour. Do not use ice, ice water, creams, greases or butter, which can cause further damage. Butter and oils actually retain heat rather than helping to remove it.
Best Answer: Wounds start healing before scabs form. In fact, scabs are not necessary for a wound to heal. Studies have shown that wounds kept covered heal up to 3 days faster than wounds left uncovered; covered wounds stay moist and often don't scab at all. So, I would advise you use some antibacterial ointment such as neosporin and then bandage your cut.