Health Tip: Soothing a Minor Burn

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While severe burns require a doctor’s care, most minor burns can be carefully treated at home.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions:

• Hold the burned area under cold running water for about five minutes to ease pain and swelling.
• Never ice or rub a burn, and never pop a blister that forms from a burn.
• Cover the area with a clean bandage that won’t stick to the burn.
• Gently wash the area regularly with water and soap.
• Skip ointments unless recommended by your doctor. Avoid butter, grease and other home remedies.

Source: HealthDay

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