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Minor Burns

Most minor burns are classified as first degree or second degree, depending on the extent of damage to the body tissue. Knowing how severe a burn is will help you determine what kind of care is needed. Seeking help at one of our urgent care facilities can help you start feeling better, and can possibly help avoid long-term tissue damage.

Types of Burns

First-Degree Burns

A first-degree burn is the least serious and impacts only the outer layer of skin. A minor burn may happen by accidentally touching the stove or curling iron. This can cause the skin to turn red and swell, and may be painful. First-degree burns are considered a minor burn unless it involves a significant portion of the face, hands, feet, groin, buttocks or a major joint, which then requires immediate medical attention.

Second-Degree Burns

A second-degree burn is more serious and happens when the first and second layer of skin has been burned. Common symptoms include blisters on the skin, intense reddening and severe pain and swelling. A second-degree burn may be treated as a minor burn if it’s smaller than three inches in diameter. Minor second-degree burns can be treated by cooling the burned area and covering it with sterile gauze. A topical cream, such as silver sulfadiazine, may be used to treat minor burns. This can provide pain relief as well as works to stop the growth of bacteria to avoid infection. If the burned area is larger than three inches or involves a significant portion of the face, hands, feet, groin, buttocks or a major joint, it should be treated as a major burn and requires emergency medical attention.

If you have been severely burned, please call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room for immediate medical attention. 

When to Go to Urgent Care for a Burn?

Urgent care for burns in adults and children can be necessary to help treat your symptoms and help you find relief.  Getting burned can happen any number of ways. From accidentally grabbing a hot pot while cooking, touching water that is boiling or even a hair straightener, getting burned occasionally may happen to anyone. When to choose urgent care for a burn is key, as many minor burns can be treated with over-the-counter ointments. By seeking medical care immediately, a medical professional can evaluate the severity of the burn. They can also assure that treatable symptoms do not become bigger problems by accurately diagnosing and treating your issues, in the case that problems are serious. 

If you think you may need minor burn relief or second-degree burn treatment from an urgent care center, please contact one of our convenient locations near you to find minor burn pain relief. A+ Urgent Care’s multiple locations are open seven days a week with convenient daytime and evening hours.