To relieve a burn… Lavender oil really takes the sting out of a burn. Follow up with aloe. —Varada Veum To stop an itch… Raw potatoes relieve itching, insect bites, and burns. Slice and place on the affected area. —@sandi3/4swan To soothe skin… I frequently use witch hazel on my skin. I find it so soothing. —Glynis Buschmann To prevent blisters… A trick I learned in cooking school: Never put ice on a burn–it will blister. Apply cool water instead.—Cynthia McCloud Woodman To heal hives… Soak in an oatmeal bath to relieve hives and itching. [Derm tip: Oatmeal also calms itching associated with sunburn.] —Cindy Rentler Noe These reader tips have been reviewed by Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, medical director and cofounder of Elite MD Advanced Dermatology, Laser & Plastic Surgery Institute in Danville, CA, and Jeffrey Benabio, MD, physician director of health care transformation at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Consult your doctor before treating major burns or wounds. More from Prevention: DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Cures
