burn gel vs water

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burn gel vs water

Postby wildwanderer » Sat 21 Apr, 2018 2:42 pm

I tend to give myself minor burns every so often when using the campstove. Usually because I'm impatient for a coffee or need to stir my simmering food and I reach for the mug/pot before the handle has cooled.

When it happens I just stick my finger in a container of cool water. Usually does the trick and the burn is no longer painful after about 1/2 hour.

But I'm wondering if packing burn gel would be more effective? Whats other's experience with the gel? Work substantially better than water?
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Re: burn gel vs water

Postby Moondog55 » Sat 21 Apr, 2018 2:53 pm

Burn gel contains a local anaesthetic Just takes away the sting.
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