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Burn - First Degree
The photo shows a 6 inch (15 cm) wide area of mild redness without blistering on the forearm. This thermal burn was caused by spilled hot water.
First Aid Care Advice:
- Immediately put the burned part in cold tap water or pour cold water over it for 10 minutes or cover with a cold wet washcloth.
- Reason: this lessens the depth of the burn and relieves pain.
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First Aid - Burn - Thermal
- Immediately put the burned part in cold tap water or pour cool water over it for 10 minutes (Reason: lessen the depth of the burn and relieve the pain) .
- For burns on the face, apply a cold wet washcloth.
- Do this immediately (don't take time to remove clothing).
Note: A thermal burn is any burn caused by heat.
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First Aid - Burn - Chemical
- Remove any contaminated clothing.
- Brush any dry chemical off the skin.
- Flush the chemical off the skin with warm water for 10 minutes.
- For large areas, use the shower.
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Burn - Second Degree
This shows a second degree burn that is caused by heat. The burn area is swollen and bulging with blisters.
First Aid Care Advice:
- Immediately put the burned part in cold tap water or pour cold water over it for 10 minutes. Reason: lessens the depth of the burn and relieves pain.
- Cover with a cold wet washcloth and seek emergency care.
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From the Dr. William Weston Collection of Pediatric Dermatology. Used with permission.