Real news!!! Use toothpaste, egg white, apply to burns, scalds, risk of infection on the wound.

On February 12, 65, Pol Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, revealed that the Anti-Fake News Center Royal Thai Police It has been confirmed that this is true news, in 1 additional cases:

When health information is published in various media Regarding the issue of using toothpaste, egg whites, applied to burns, scalds, the risk of infection in the wounds the anti-fake news center Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Has conducted a fact check with the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Ministry of Public Health. found that the issue is real

skin in general It plays an important role in protecting the body from germs, chemicals, radiation, and plays a part in controlling humidity. and body temperature There are many sensory nerves. for burn wounds or scalds on the skin Can be divided into 3 levels according to the depth of the wound:
First-degree burn, the injury is only in the epidermis layer. is the superficial layer of the skin The lesion may resemble a sunburn. Symptoms include burning, redness, and dryness. No blisters are visible. It heals on its own within 7-14 days.
Second-degree burn, an injury that goes deep into the dermis layer. Symptoms depend on the depth of injury, often accompanied by blisters and abrasions. The healing of the wound can take more than two weeks and there is a chance of scarring or discoloration.
Third-degree burn or Full-Thickness burn, where all layers of skin are destroyed by heat. The wound is dry, hard, and inelastic. This type of wound usually does not heal on its own. must be properly maintained There is a very high chance of contraction or convex scars.
The first aid for burn wounds or scalds is
1. Get out of the heat source as soon as possible. This includes eliminating heat sources that will further intensify the wound, such as clothing and jewelry around the wound.
2. Wash the wound with clean water at normal temperature. to reduce heat and cool the wound
3. In case of abrasions Blisters, skin color changes, deep cuts, or extensive burns The wound can be covered with gauze or clean cloth and seek immediate medical attention.
4. Do not apply or apply other substances to the wound, such as toothpaste, egg white and fish sauce, as they may increase the chance of wound infection.
In conclusion, when there are burns, scalds, other substances should not be applied. with unknown properties such as toothpaste, egg white and fish sauce, applied to the wound because the wounded skin is prone to infection Applying other unclean substances to the wound causing a high chance of infection which should be given correct and prompt first aid care Since the time before seeing a doctor to reduce the likelihood of wound progression. and reduce the likelihood of side effects including skin infections

This is for the public to receive information from the Medical Department. can be tracked at https://www.iod.go.th/ or call 02 5906000

The conclusion of this story is this: in the presence of burns, scalds, other substances should not be applied. with unknown properties such as toothpaste, egg white and fish sauce, applied to the wound because the wounded skin is prone to infection Applying other unclean substances to the wound causing a high chance of infection

The deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police added that fake news production create distorted news causing the country to be damaged, confused by the people The Computer Crimes Act, Section 14(2),(5) carries a penalty of imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 100,000 baht, or both. and may be considered an offense under the Emergency Decree including other laws related The relevant authorities will continue to take serious and continuous legal action once morest all fake news producers and publishers.
However, if people’s brothers and sisters find information regarding wrongdoing can report news via
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