Burn
Self-care
This is probably a first-degree burn (similar to sunburn). Cool immediately for 20 minutes with lukewarm water and use a soothing cream afterwards. See a doctor if the pain has not eased after 24 hours.
Do this
• Cool immediately under lukewarm running water for 20 minutes
• After cooling, apply aloe vera gel or burn cream
• Cover loosely with a clean cloth
• Take paracetamol for pain
• See a doctor if it has not improved after 48 hours
Warning signs
• Pain increases after 24 hours
• The redness is spreading
• A fever develops
• The wound starts to weep pus