OT: Brother with 2nd Degree Burns

Got a call from my mother yesterday that my brother was burned in a woodstove accident and rushed to Mass General's Burn Care Unit. They put him on antibiotics, painkillers, and a breathing tube. The extent of the damage was not immediately discernible.

24 hours later, he's out of the ICU and in regular care with "mild" burns to his face, chest, stomach, and 2nd degree burns to his arm. They've "abrased" his arm and don't think surgery on a skin graft will be necessary. He's working with specialists and his prognosis for a complete recover is "very good." That said, it will be a long recovery. Besides what the doctors will have him doing to care for his burns over the next how-ever-many-months, I was wondering if there was any additional care that you might know of as being helpful.

Thanks much.

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Don't know where you find this stuff though

I don't know anything better than topical colloidal silver. I personally would also add internal selenomethionine

"silver is used in the best burn clinics in the world. it is miraculous. just remember, it only works when wet. keep it misted or soak a soft cloth and lay it over the area. keeping it misted for 30 minutes provides pain and burn relief for hours, then treat again."

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Thanks, guys. Much appreciated.

Maybe copper peptides can help. They didn't help with my hair, but they are supposed to work for skin remodeling...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned vitamin E. It supports skin healing when taken internally and also applied topically.

Many other nutrients can also be helpful:

Nutrition and Dietary Supplements

Minor burns can be treated with natural products. Severe burns, however, always require immediate medical attention. It is especially important for people who have been seriously burned to get enough nutrients in their daily diet. Burn patients in hospitals are often given high calorie, high protein diets to speed recovery.

Do not try to treat a second or third degree burn by yourself. Always seek medical advice. Ask your doctor which supplements are best for you. Always tell your health care provider about the herbs and supplements you are using or considering using, as some supplements may interfere with conventional treatments.

Following these tips may improve your healing and general health.

* Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers). One study found that high doses of vitamin C post burn reduced fluid requirements by 40%, reduced burn tissue water content 50%, and reduced ventilator days.
* Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and sugar.
* Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold water fish, tofu (soy) or beans for protein.
* Use healthy cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
* Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.
* Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco.
* Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily.

The following supplements may also help. Be sure to ask your doctor before taking them if your burns are moderate or severe:

* A daily multivitamin, containing the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, the B-complex vitamins and trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium.
* Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, 1 - 2 capsules or 1 tablespoonful oil, 1 - 2 times daily, to help decrease inflammation, and for healing and immunity. Cold water fish, such as salmon or halibut, are good sources, but you may need a supplement to get a higher dose. Omega-3 fatty acids can interact with blood thinning medications such as Coumadin (Warfarin) and aspirin.
* Vitamin C (1,000 mg 2 - 6 times per day) helps skin heal by enhancing new tissue growth and strength. Lower dose if diarrhea develops. Vitamin C should be used only under a physician's guidance in patients with cancer, certain blood iron disorders, kidney stones, diabetes, and a metabolic deficiency called "glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency" (G6PDD).
* Vitamin E (400 - 800 IU a day) promotes healing. May be used topically once the burn has healed and new skin has formed. Higher doses may help in healing burns. Talk to your doctor before taking vitamin E if you are scheduled to have surgery. Vitamin E can interact with certain medications, including, but not limited to antiplatelet / anticoagulant drugs. Speak with your doctor.
* Coenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant and immune activity. Coenzyme Q10 may have a blood clotting effect and can interact with blood thinning medications (anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs).
* L-glutamine, 500 - 1,000 mg 3 times daily, for support of gastrointestinal health and immunity. Glutamine in high doses can effect mood particularly in patients with mania. There is some concern that people who are sensitive to MSG (monosodium glutamate) may also be sensitive to Glutamine. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy, severe liver disease with confusion, should not take Glutamine.
* Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus), 5 - 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day. Taking antibiotics can upset the balance of bacteria in your intestines. Probiotics or "friendly" bacteria can help restore the balance, improving gastrointestinal and immune health. You should refrigerate your probiotic supplements for best results.


Read more: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/burns-000021.htm#ixzz1hPRefzso