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.
If you use ointment, make sure you spread it evenly and donât leave big gobs of it on the wound. Excess ointment on the scab is just gonna soften your scab and slow heal time. The ointment is targeting any bacteria on the outside of your scab; your body takes care of the inside stuff. Also make sure you let the scab dry each time you wash it or treat it. Scabs need to be dry to work properly.