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Timely Tips for First-Degree Burns
October 26, 2017
First-degree burns are common and many can be treated at home, a dermatologist says. Unlike second- or third-degree burns, first-degree burns involve only the top layer of skin and often occur after contact with hot surfaces, like a curling iron or a stove. Sunburn can also be a first-degree burn.
- Cool it immediately
- Apply petroleum jelly
- Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage
- After the burn heals, protect it from the sun