How to treat a burn

Whenever a child is burned, we must first consider the extension of the affected area. If your size is large, it is preferable to take him to a health center. But if, as often happens, there are only minor injuries, can be treated at home. To relieve pain, it should put the affected area under cold tap water for fifteen or twenty minutes.

No other home remedies should be applied as oil or lard, or ointment of any kind. These may come to infect the wound and, therefore, cause other problems unrelated to the burn itself.
The superficial burns, first degree, which only produce a reddening of the skin, it is not necessary sold after wash well with cold water.

As for the blisters, they are not supposed to open. The skin should not be lifted, but left as it is sold with care and with a special gauze, not too tight.
When it comes to blisters on his feet, caused by the friction of shoes, do not give them a cut, but if they are larger than a coin, it should consult with the doctor.

To avoid infections, first of all must be thoroughly washed with injuries and rubbing alcohol. It should put an antiseptic and cover with a gauze estirilizada subject with an adhesive tape.