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 Burns Caused by Boiling Water

Published Apr,03 2018 | By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Burns caused by boiling water, or scald injuries, can often be treated at home if they are small and do not involve areas vulnerable to complications.