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Burn Care
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Find out what to do and when to call for help if your child has a minor burn.
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Find out what to do and when to call for help if your child has a mild sunburn.
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Learn how to treat minor burns and prevent infection, and when to see a doctor.
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For many second-degree burns, home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes. The cool water lowers the skin temperature and stops the burn from...
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There is no evidence-based research to support the safety and effectiveness of the following home treatment measures, but they may help relieve your burn symptoms. Soak a washcloth in water to make a cool compress. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath product...