How to administer first aid treatment for burns and prevent further damage to your skin
This is how you can administer first aid treatment for minor burns:
👉 Hold the burned area under cool running water for 15-20 minutes or until the pain subsides. Do not use ice or cold water, these would further damage the skin tissue
👉If there is jewelry on the burned area like a wristwatch, ring, necklace or bracelet, or other tight items, remove them gently and quickly before the area swells. The item will be hard to remove once the area swells
👉You can apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or aloe vera on the affected part. Do not use cream, oil, lotion or butter on the burn
👉When blisters form, ensure you do not break them to prevent infections
👉Once the blister breaks, clean the area gently with mild soap and water
👉You can protect the area by covering it with a dry sterile non-stick dressing Change the dressing once a day
👉You can take an over-the-counter pain-relieving medication which would provide some relief
👉If you notice pus oozing from the affected area, this is a sign of infection and you should therefore see a doctor. Likewise if large blisters form and you begin to experience other symptoms like fever and increased pain, you should visit the hospital.
👉Minor burns could take up to three weeks to heal and they can also itch. When they itch, it is a sign of healing and you should not scratch it.
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