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.
1 Apply a thin layer of antibacterial ointment to the cut, then cover it with an adhesive bandage. 2  Antibacterial ointments do not heal cuts faster. 3  However, they can help you avoid infection and provide protection for your cut to encourage your bodyâs natural healing. Apply an ointment containing 2-5% calendula to your cut. 2  You can also prepare a tincture using a 1:5 preparation in 90% alcohol. 3  Tea tree oil. 4  Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent.