Burns are damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation.

• 1st degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin (Red)
• 2nd degree burns damage the outer layer and the layer underneath (Blisters)
• 3rd degree burns damage or destroy the deepest layer of skin and tissues underneath (muscles, fat, & bone)

FOR 1st or 2nd DEGREE BURNS:

• Cool the burn to help soothe the pain. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 15 minutes. Or apply a clean towel dampened with cool tap water.
• Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area.
• Don't break small blisters. If blisters break, gently clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage.
• Apply aloe vera lotion/gel, or a burn cream like , which may provide relief in some cases.
• If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, ), naproxen sodium (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).

FOR 3rd DEGREE BURNS:

• Protect the burned person from further harm. But don't remove burned clothing stuck to the skin.
• Remove jewelry, belts and other restrictive items,especially from around burned areas and the neck. Burned areas swell rapidly.
• Don't immerse large severe burns in cold water. Doing so could cause a serious loss of body heat (hypothermia) or a drop in blood pressure and decreased blood flow (shock).
• Elevate the burned area. Raise the wound above heart level, if possible.
• Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool, moist, bandage or a clean cloth.
• Apply antibiotic ointment. Change the bandages daily. Watch for signs of infection.

​http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649