Treating Minor Burns: Rug Burns, Chemical, and Scalds

First aid for various minor burns, including thermal, chemical, and friction burns. Step-by-step care for blisters and household burn incidents.

How to Treat a Blister Burn

Blisters form after certain burns, and although unpleasant, they are your body's natural way of sealing off damaged tissue within a protective bubble of fluid to keep out harmful bacteria.

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How to Treat Turf Burns

Turf burn is a common injury among people who play sports -- especially football and soccer players. A turf burn is caused by friction, which generates heat and removes layers of skin, leaving a painful and unsightly "raspberry" abrasion.

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