Why is it not recommended to put ice on a burn instead of running cold water over it?
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water cleans it and soothes the burn at the same time ice might help the immediate pain but it lets any germs stay in, and such a temperature change isn't the safest thing to do in the long run because of the numbness doesnt allow anything but nerves to freeze.
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I would think this is the same reason for not taking a cold shower when you're sunburned. The ice (burn) /cold water (sunburn) drops the temperature of your skin, which is higher from the heat, too quickly and will cause it to bubble.
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Such a sudden change in temperature can cause you to go into shock, and sometimes frostbite can result because your nerves have already been damaged enough that your body might not tell you to remove the ice. Generally speaking, you should never put ice directly on your skin. Wrap an ice pack in a towel instead; you'll get the benefit of the cold without risking further damage to yourself.
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also the ice can stick to the burn which wouldnt be good
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Ice can cause it's own damage because it is so cold. It can stick to the wound and it doesn't need to be that cold for the benefits of cooling to take place.
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When you put ice on burns you will surely get blisters on the areas where you are burnt.
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