Depending on how serious a burn is, it may be possible to treat it at home. For minor burns, keep the burn clean and do not burst any blisters that form. More serious burns require professional medical attention. You should go to a hospital a&e department for:
all chemical and electrical burns
large or deep burns – any burn bigger than the injured person's hand
burns that cause white or charred skin – any size
burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals
if someone has breathed in smoke or fumes, they should also get medical attention. Some symptoms may be delayed and can include:
coughing
difficulty breathing.
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Electrical burns may not look serious, but they can be very damaging. Someone who has an electrical burn should seek immediate medical attention at an a&e department. If the person has been injured by a low-voltage source (up to 220 to 240 volts), such as a domestic electricity supply, safely switch off the power supply or remove the person from the electrical source using a material that doesn't conduct electricity, such as a wooden stick or a wooden chair. Do not approach a person who's connected to a high-voltage source (1,000 volts or more). https://medichem.ie/product-category/burn-care/
Treatment - Burns and scalds
If your burn or scald is mild and treated at home, it normally heals without the need for further treatment. Read more about first aid for burns and scalds.
While the skin heals, keep the area clean and don't apply any creams or greasy substances. Don't burst any blisters as this can lead to infection. If you've scalded the inside of your mouth by drinking something hot, try to avoid things that can irritate the scalded area, such as hot and spicy food, alcohol and smoking, until the area heals. Mild burns or scalds that only affect the uppermost layer of skin (superficial epidermal burns) usually heal in about a week without any scarring.
If you or someone you know has been burned you might not know what to do. Below are steps for first aid treatment of burns and scalds taken from the british burn association first aid guidelines found here.
Burns are tissue damage from hot liquids, the sun, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam and other causes. Kitchen-related injuries from hot drinks, soups and microwaved foods are common among children. Major burns need emergency medical help. Minor burns can usually be treated with first aid.
Most minor burns can be treated at home. They usually heal within a couple of weeks. For serious burns, after appropriate first aid and wound assessment, your treatment may involve medications, wound dressings, therapy and surgery. The goals of treatment are to control pain, remove dead tissue, prevent infection, reduce scarring risk and regain function. People with severe burns may require treatment at specialized burn centers. They may need skin grafts to cover large wounds. And they may need emotional support and months of follow-up care, such as physical therapy.