You can remove clothing that is near the burn but not stuck to it. Meet Michelle, a parent who provided first aid to her baby when he was scalded by boiling water. Skip to 1:15 for the key first aid ...

Knowing and following proper first aid for burns is crucial because it can alleviate immediate pain, reduce the risk of infection and scarring, potentially lessen the severity of the injury ...

1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The sooner and longer a burn is cooled with cold running water, ...

While many are aware that minor burn injuries can be treated immediately inside the home, many are unaware of proper first aid. Images: Getty Images This June, the inaugural National Burns ...

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Second- and third-degree burns -- when the skin is blistering or white and without feeling -- need to be treated by a doctor. First-degree burns -- when the skin is red but feeling is still normal ...

Dry the burn with a clean, soft towel and apply a sterile dressing or non-fluffy bandage which should be changed regularly until the wound heals. A small first-degree burn should heal in just a few ...