First degree burn treatment

Abnormal exposure to temperature causes skin damage. Minor burns are usually described as first-degree burns. Follow the treatment steps below, which are based on NHS recommendations:

1. Cool the burn:

“Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury.” ¹

2. CAUTION:

“Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter.” ¹ Do not break the blisters! This is likely to contaminate the wound.

3. If you are an assisting person: Wash your hands!

Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

4. Cover the burn:

Protect the wound using a clean bandage.

When to seek medical advice

Only minor burns such as hand or finger burns should be treated at home and by cooling. A visit to the doctor is necessary, if:

the burn is larger than the victim’s hand.
the victim is pregnant, a child or an elderly person.
the victim suffers a shock.
the burn is caused by chemicals, electricity or radioactivity.

When in doubt, see a medical expert

Many common wounds can be dealt with at home. But when should a doctor be consulted? Scroll down for more information!

Preventing an infection

Extensively damaged skin is susceptible to infections! Learn here what you can do to prevent it!

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