Light or deep, a burn is never trivial. In order to avoid complications or superinfection, follow these few simple tips to treat it… and above all keep your cool.
If the burn is slight
Cool her immediately with a stream of cool water for at least 5 minutes or until the pain stops. You can prevent the formation of a blister by applying a generous layer of a moisturizing product: Biafine or its generic trolamine Biogaran. And of course, do not applyalcohol. Even if you estimate the burn superficial, it is still advisable to seek the advice of your pharmacist. He will refer you to the doctor if necessary.
If the burn is more severe
From 2% of the body surface, or if it affects the eyes, the face, the genitals, the hands or the feet, a single reflex: dial 15 or 112 to reach the Emergency Medical Aid Service (SAMU). Based on your answers to his questions, a doctor regulator will decide if it is necessary to proceed to hospitalization or if an emergency consultation is necessary.
Source : Paris Fire Brigade, consulted on November 12, 2010
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