First Aid for a Minor Burn
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).
source:First Aid with Burns: Proper Response and Treatment (healthline.com)
11th Jan 2021
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