Dermatologist Explains How to Treat Minor Burns & Minimize Scarring | Dr. Sam Ellis

So you accidentally burned yourself with your curling iron or a hot pan...what now? As a dermatologist, I wanted to share how to treat and care for a minor thermal burn at home. But it's also important to know when to seek professional medical attention, so we talk about all that in this video!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Types of Burns
02:23 When to Seek Medical Attention
03:35 Minor Burn Care
06:53 Long-term Care
09:04 Minimize Scars
10:18 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[kelseybergstrom]

This is so helpful. As a chef, i have had a terrible habit of just ignoring minor burns, and my hands and arms are *covered* in scars. Now that I am in my 40’s, I regret not taking the time to actually care for my many first and second degree burns. To be fair, there are pressures in the industry to never stop working unless you literally like… lose a finger, so there’s that.

[mariaelenafrias]

Thank you Dr Ellis!! You never disappoint with this informational video. 😊❤

[dcoughla]

Found your channel by accident when I scalded my arm on my hot iron. I’m so grateful that I did. Your channel is excellent and offers very useful advice on a whole variety of skin issues. You present in such a clear, straightforward manner with complete common sense. Thanks so much, Dr. Ellis!

[lynettejenkins]

It was great Sam. I learned a lot. Thank you 🇨🇦❤️

[sebumpostmortem]

Mr Minister of Education: Play this video at all the schools and highschools twice a year and make sure they have payed attention. Please and thank you. 🙌🏻

[lavayuki]

I remember I got burnt from waxing, as I use retinol and didn’t know you shouldn’t wax. It was agony, thankfully minor and superficial so the burn disappeared without scarring after a week, I was just caking vaseline on it and avoiding hot water.

[prophysix]

Dr. Ellis you are just so good at presenting information! Have you ever been in teaching? Whenever I watch a video of yours about a condition or a procedure I end up learning something new 😊

[juliashelepova]

This is so helpful. I will be showing this video to my kids later today. 👌🏻

[deborah]

Hi dr sam ellis love all your videos thanks for everything 🎉 😅 xx

[jeanettestalmack]

This is an incredible video. So helpful and very generous of you. Many thanks

[Tis_I_SirJames]

I thought Neosporin was the go to ointment to prevent infection. Isn't it safe to use on blister burns too?

[lovepink]

As a school nurse this information is so helpful Dr. Ellis. Thank you!

[Rojast]

You have some nerve taking my photo from a medical professional website and using it for your video thumbnail. Imagine my surprise searching for something related and I come across my picture on your video. Please take this down and use generic photos to advertise your channel, not individual’s uploaded pictures seeking medical advice for their conditions. I will never make that mistake again. The doctors that did respond, provided helpful advice at the time (you weren’t one of them, have NO clue who you are)! Despicable!

[alienpotatosquid]

off topic, but would you ever consider making a travel sized or lip balm sized version of the prequel skin utility ointment? i love the ointment for anywhere and everywhere on my body. i’m a few months shy of 28 with dry, sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. i’ve been going to the deem since i was a toddler and have tried so many prescription and otc products. this is *the* ointment for everything and everyone. i’m so in love with the formula. 🖤🖤 that said, i especially love the feel, benefit, and look on my lips!! however, i’d love to have a smaller tube to have in my purse. when i travel i would take the full size but maybe other people prefer smaller packaging and this could be a two-in-one option? i don’t always carry large bags and (this is a *me* issue) also feel a tad ridiculous pulling a full size ointment tube out of my already tightly packed crossbody. 😅

[sebumpostmortem]

Literally applying _Blastoestimulina_ NOW 😅 (pharmacy cream ad hoc with centella asiatica). I had my treti already on and did a 10 mins peel with The Ordinary AHA-BHA "Countess Bathory" blood serum on my hands.✨ Nothing wrong till here. Except that I forgot that I had the bathory and touched my cheek-jaw with 4 fingers because a hair got in the way. Since I was slugged with a thick layer of vaseline, I didn' t feel anything so, during 12 hours, treti + bathory 🔥🤦🏻‍♀️. It took me a full day to figure out wth it was. Looked exactly like an spider bite. As an ex severe acne sufferer, I' m a mastah treating scars😅 but I learned it the hard way: The bathory peeling must be done with plastic gloves and Swan Lake crossed arms😌. Thanks for this video, much needed! 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[MarisaMei]

Wow this video was so informative! Recently burned myself on an oven grate and had to go to the doctor’s for it! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge so I know how to care for a burn next time!

[harshithakonchada]

Hii Dr. Ellis! Lots of love from India!!! I was just wondering if you'd just make a video on your weekly hair care routine (including both wash and non-wash days). Would be really helpful. Thanks a ton!

[nada]

Honestly i had 1st burn from hot water in my hand.
What i did, first i tried to cool it down with cold water then i applied aleo vera natural gel i have it in my garden and i used vitamin E cream with aleo vera then covered it with plastic wrap.. Afterwards i took panadol then i tried ice ontop didnt leave it for long ofc.. The burn was unpleasant.. Then i used sudocrem with Uriage cica and sometimes vitamin E cream..
I tried with whatever i have.. Still hurt though just had it yesterday but it is much better only when i accidentally touch it.. I could feel it hurt.. Swollen ofc.. A bit red.. But nothing serious thankfully..

[bissod]

Great information. I have tons of scars on my hands but just got a blister on hand with hot water I will follow your directions.❤

[KaylaAvitabile]

I’ve gotten second degree burns before and it is no joke! Definitely took a while for scarring to diminish. Thank you for another great video Dr. Ellis!