How to treat 1st degree burns ?!


Question: How to treat 1st degree burns .?
I have a 1st degree burn on my little finger and 4th finger and it KILLS. How shall I treat it I've put cold water on it for ages and Germolene but it still hurts. :(Health Question & Answer


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You should of slowly cooled it down.. first room temp. water then slowly cooler ect... but i mean its a bit to late for that.. so id just suggest just your average neosporin (SP.?) and leave it open to the air to heal... should get better... if it blisters you have a slightly larger problem but other than that no worries Health Question & Answer

For minor burns, including first-degree burns and second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in diameter, take the following action:

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least five minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old

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