Burns and wounds are among the most common injuries in everyday life, yet few people feel prepared to treat them properly.

Whether you treat a 2nd-degree burn at home or need medical care depends on its size, ... Healing time varies depending on the depth of the wound. Second-degree burns typically heal in 1-3 weeks, ...

You can treat minor first-degree burns and small second-degree burns at home. Here’s what to do: Place the burned area under running cool water for at least 5 minutes to reduce swelling.

This results in a wound we commonly refer to as a burn. Burns are categorized by their depth and severity. Superficial burns, known as first-degree burns, affect only the epidermis, which is the ...

Cuts and burns are often injuries that can be treated with simple at-home first aid, but moderate to severe ones may need medical attention. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...

Remember to take precautions. But if someone does get burned at your Independence Day event, here's what you need to know.

• Keep the wound moist — not dry. For first-degree burns — meaning there are no open wounds — apply a moisturizer that is natural, soothing and readily available, such as aloe vera, to the ...