Also unplug or turn off the iron so it won’t continue to pose a threat. First-degree burns cause the affected skin to turn red and swell slightly. They’re also often slightly painful or itchy.
Never run cold water over the burn, and don’t submerge the burned skin in a bucket of ice water. The excessively cold temperatures can further damage the burned skin.
If the burn is less than 1 inch (2. 5 cm) across, you could just cover it with an adhesive bandage.
If you’re concerned about infection, apply an antibacterial cream like Neosporin instead of the aloe gel. You can purchase any of these products at your local drugstore, pharmacy, or supermarket.
These meds should be available at any nearby pharmacy, drugstore, or grocery store. If you’re under 16 years old, don’t take aspirin for the pain.
For example, if you’ve burned the back of your hand and you’re wearing a bracelet, remove the bracelet. However, if you were wearing a nylon jumper and some of the nylon stuck in the burned skin, don’t try to tear it away. This could tear you skin open and make the wound more severe.
For more minor second-degree burns, it may take as long as 24 hours for small blisters to form.
You’ll need to work slowly and delicately while washing and covering the burned area to avoid serious pain.
If you were burned during weekday business hours, try calling your general practitioner and see if they can give you an appointment within the hour.
The compress will stop the skin from burning and keep the burn from getting worse.
To help the burn heal quickly and with minimal scarring, avoid covering it with makeup.
If you must be out in the sun, apply a sunscreen with SPF 30 (or higher) mineral-based sunscreen before venturing outside. Check the ingredients on the sunscreen to make sure it contains either titanium oxide or zinc oxide. Or, try wearing a hat or long sleeves to cover the burn if you’re out on a sunny day.
