Treatment

After at-home first-aid treatment has been applied to minor burns, any persisting pain may be alleviated with aspirin. If your burn requires medical treatment, your doctor will cover the area with an antibacterial dressing or leave it exposed (to promote healing) Avoid breaking intact blisters; exposure of the tissue underneath increases your likelihood of infection. However, once blisters have broken on their own, your doctor will likely trim away the dead skin to reduce the chances of infection.

Call a Doctor If:
- You have a large first-degree burn.
- You have a second-degree burn on your hands, face, feet, groin, buttocks or a major joint, or the burn is larger than 3 inches in diameter; or you have a third- or fourth-degree burn. You may suffer from shock, low blood pressure , and rapid pulse, and the area could become infected.

Get Help from a Doctor Immediately If:
- You have an electrical burn. This type of burn can also cause injuries that might not be apparent. All electrical burns should be checked by a doctor.

If you have a chemical burn. This type of burn can cause serious secondary symptoms such as seizures and loss of consciousness. Get help from a doctor immediately.
- You have any chemical exposure to the eyes.