Cool the burn before you reach for a dressing. If barbecue coals burn your foot, hold the area under cool water for 15 to 20 minutes. Burns involving the feet should receive medical care, so arrange to have the injury as…
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Road rash isn’t just a scrape; it can be a friction burn, too. Effective treatment for road rash and other heat-related friction burns starts with gently rinsing away grit, cooling the area with running water, and protec…
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A lawnmower engine muffler burn on your calf needs prompt cooling, not ice. Move away from the hot engine and hold the burn under clean, cool running water for about 15 minutes; if the skin looks charred, pale, or leathe…
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