Burns usually result in a traumatic experience for most people. This can lead to serious problems as the scars that are left can even restrict movement. People that are affected by severe burns can lose tissue, muscle and even bone.

If you've been unfortunate enough to have experienced a third degree burn, it's most likely you will require grafting to replace the lost skin. Grafting also helps the healing process of the burn.

Precaution is of course the best way to avoid getting skin burns, however, if you have children I'm sure you want to know what you can do to alleviate pain and treat burns after an accident.

Guide for First and Second Degree Burns

Cool the Burn: Quickly after suffering a burn you must hold the burned area under cool - not cold - running water for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the pain subsides. If the burned area makes this difficult, then immerse the burned area in water. If you prefer, you can also apply cold compresses to cool the area.

Burned Area should be Protected: Wrap the affected area utilizing a sterile gauze bandage, but be careful not use a fluffy cotton ball or any other material that can produce lint. Maintain the bandage loose so it doesn't produce pressure. By maintaining it protected you are helping reduce the pain and keeping air off of the burn.

Manage Pain Brought on when Burned: You can use an OTC pain killer to help minimize the pain caused by a burn, however, if the pain is too severe, consult with a doctor about stronger medication.

For third degree burns, you must call for emergency medical assistance quickly. While you're waiting for help, ensure never to remove any burned garments. And do not immerse your body in cold water or you may cause shock and hypothermia.

Begin CPR if the person is not breathing. Elevate the burned parts so that they are above heart level and use a cool, moist, sterile bandage to cover the burned areas.

Once the burn has been treated properly, it is time for you to begin dealing with the burn scars. Minor burns usually lead to some discoloration but not scars. You needn't worry about the discoloration because it will subside quickly.

After suffering from a severe burn it is highly likely that the person will develop scar tissue. Burn scar removal can be achieved using different types of treatment, although constrictive tissue is usually treated with grafts and surgery to release the skin.

Other scar removal alternatives include laser therapy, excision and compression therapy. Excision is most often used to treat smaller scars while laser therapy is used on all types of scar tissue. Compression therapy is also a good way of keeping the scar tissue pliable.

All of these methods should be accompanied by the use of natural scar creams to help skin heal properly. Once you go out and start looking for the right scar cream, make sure that it contains special natural ingredients that can help dissolve damaged tissue and boost the production of collagen. Scar creams can also be used by themselves on minor scars.