Question

Josie burned herself in the kitchen and is fairly certain that it is only a first-degree burn because it only involves the top layer of her skin. How should Josie properly treat this burn?

Answer 1

Soak the affected area in cool water for 5 or 6 minutes, or longer if needed.

Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to ease the pain

Apply an anesthetic, Aloe Vera for example, to sooth the skin.

Use antibiotic ointment and wrapping it with an ace bandage or loose gauze will protect the area.