First Aid for a Minor Burn

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First aid for a minor burn

Cool down the burn. After holding the burn under cool, running water, apply cool, wet compresses until the pain subsides.
Remove tight items, such as rings, from the burned area. Be gentle, but move quickly before swelling starts.
Avoid breaking blisters. Blisters with fluid protect the area from infection. If a blister breaks, clean the area and gently apply an antibiotic ointment.
Apply a moisturizing lotion, such as one with aloe vera. After the burned area has been cooled, apply a lotion to provide relief and to keep the area from drying out.
Loosely bandage the burn. Use sterile gauze. Avoid fluffy cotton that could shed and get stuck to the healing area. Also avoid putting too much pressure on the burned skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if necessary. Consider acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), or naproxen (Aleve).

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