Can papaya ointment be used for burns? Can papaya ointment be used for burns?

Can papaya ointment be used to treat burns? Australian papaya ointment is now well-known in China and is called the "Australian version of Yunnan Baiyao". Therefore, many people want to know whether Australian papaya ointment can treat burns like "Yunnan Baiyao". So today I will introduce to you whether Australian papaya ointment can treat burns.

Can papaya ointment be used for burns?

Australian papaya cream can be used on burns because the main ingredient of Australian papaya cream is papaya extract. The papain contained in papaya extract has the effect of cleansing wound skin, and the carotene in papaya cream extract can help soothe the skin, so Australian papaya cream can effectively reduce inflammation, antibacterial and repair the skin. Using Australian papaya ointment after a burn can quickly stabilize and calm the skin at the burn site, and can also clean the bacteria on the skin at the burn site.

How to use papaya ointment after burns

When using papaya ointment after a burn, just squeeze out an appropriate amount of papaya ointment onto a cotton swab or a clean finger, and then gently apply it to the burned skin. When applying papaya ointment after a burn, be sure to clean your hands or use a medical cotton swab to avoid bringing bacteria from your hands to the burn area and causing skin infection at the burn area. Even if there are small blisters on the burn area, you can apply papaya ointment, which can make the blisters disappear quickly after application. But be careful when applying it to the skin with blisters, you must be very gentle to avoid popping the blisters.

Precautions for using papaya ointment after burns

If the burn is severe and the skin has ulcers, large blisters, etc., it is not recommended to use papaya ointment, because papaya ointment can only soothe and slightly reduce inflammation, and cannot act as a medicine. Therefore, papaya ointment can only be used if there is a small area of ​​redness and heat, or a small blister.