Does toothpaste work on burns?

Applying toothpaste to burns usually does not work. Patients applying toothpaste on the scalded area can not play a role in restoring the wound, toothpaste does not have anti-inflammatory, expectorant and promote the growth of local new skin, and may lead to wound infection, is not conducive to the recovery of wounds, so scalded toothpaste is not useful. Patients can go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to use silver sulfadiazine ointment, erythromycin ointment and other drugs, is conducive to the prevention and treatment of scalded wounds caused by infection, improper use of stimulation, allergies, and other adverse reactions, allergic to the drug is prohibited. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for timely examination, always observe the wound condition, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, and keep the wound clean.