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Generally, people rush to the cold water tap when their body part is burnt.
But, recent Research Studies (source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery) shown states that minor burns can be cured by using warm water on it.
Researchers in Switzerland claims that warm water cures burn more effectively than cold water. No doubt, cold water gives instant relieve but it also drops our skin temperature and blood flow.
Whereas hot water don't immediately decreases body temperature and blood flow. We all know that Cellular sentinels in our blood is responsible for curing our damage after injury and when blood circulation is slow the recovery is also delayed.
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∙ 14y agoThe skin is cooking and the cold water cools the skin down and stops it from continuing to burn.
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