What is the Initial First Aid Treatment for Minor Burns? | Apollo Hospitals

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What is the Initial First Aid Treatment for Minor Burns?

Stop the burning process as soon as possible. This may mean removing the person from the area, dousing flames with water, or smothering flames with a blanket. Do not put yourself at risk of getting burnt as well.
Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, including babies' nappies. But do not try to remove anything that's stuck to the burnt skin, as this could cause more damage.
Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter.
Keep yourself or the person warm. Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid putting them on the injured area. Keeping warm will prevent hypothermia, where a person's body temperature drops below 35C (95F). This is a risk if you're cooling a large burnt area, particularly in young children and elderly people.
Cover the burn with cling film. Put the cling film in a layer over the burn, rather than wrapping it around a limb. A clean clear plastic bag can be used for burns on your hand.
Treat the pain from a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always check the manufacturer's instructions when using over-the-counter medication. Children under 16 years of age should not be given aspirin.
Sit upright as much as possible if the face or eyes are burnt. Avoid lying down for as long as possible, as this will help reduce swelling.
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I am an 18 year old welding apprentice in the UK and work in an environment where burns can be somewhat common very useful thanks

louisbramhall
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I Was making cup of noodles and I looked at the tv for one second, Poured hot water all over my hand. At least it wasn’t THAT hot, just a minor burn

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Informative video! Just wanted to share that Honey Lavender Magic is fantastic for minor burns.

wholenest
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What's the difference between placing the burnt area under running water vs a bowl of water

ziope
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i was making puriya and got burn fingers peeled off skin deepely will it get stichted by itself??

sushilkumarjha
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Sir i get burn by accidentally touching bike hot Cellencer.... Its almost 17 days and its healed but it is in pinkish colour... My that skin look pinkish with darker boundaries?... How much time it takes to back my skin color?... Its 1st degree burn with 2nd degree back..! !!...

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I have a burn mark splinter on all four fingers and the pain doesn't go away

muniromohamed
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How many days it take to cure after burning

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My 1.6 yr old kept his thumb finger inside hot boiled egg and he got his finger burnt. Immediately I kept his finger in water for few minutes and then applied coconut oil later moisturizer. Then took him to pediatrician and got ointment. His finger got a big blister. My neighbours say I should have applied toothpaste immediately and did a mistake keeping finger in water. Am confused whether keeping burnt finger in water is a mistake or not . Pls anybody with proper knowledge let me know. Thanks

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