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.
Honey can heal small wounds and burns, prevent infection and reduce scarring in some cases. Here are some suggestions for using honey to help heal skin wounds. Clean the wound. Use mild soap and water, hydrogen peroxide or any kind of cleansing solution recommended by your doctor or pharmacist that wonât irritate the wounded area. If the wound has a scab, wash gently and donât try to remove the scab.