First Aid
First Aid
Cooling
Run cool water over the burn for at least 20 minutes to reduce pain, swelling, and
the risk of scarring.
Covering
Cover the burn with cling film or a clean plastic bag to prevent infection and reduce
pain.
Pain relief
Take a nonprescription pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Bandaging
After the burn is cooled, loosely cover it with a clean bandage to reduce pain and
protect blistered skin.