How to Treat a Minor Burn

Four of the fundamental causes of burns are heat (fire, steam), chemicals (acid), radiation (radioactive materials, the sun, sunlamps) and electricity. The depth and size of the burn determine its severity.  Cool thermal (heat) burns with running water for a minimum of ten minutes, ideally 20 minutes.  Rinse chemical burns on the skin and eyes with running water and (if available) use diphoterine until the pain eases.  After cooling, use a nonstick dressing that maintains moisture such as a h