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What is the best first aid for a small campfire burn?

Cool it with cool running water.

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  1. Rub butter or oil on the skin
  2. Pop any blisters that form
  3. Cool it with cool running water ✔

Why: Cool water for about 10 minutes limits damage and eases pain. Then cover the burn loosely with a clean, dry dressing.

Huh, didn't know that: Do not put ice directly on a burn, because it can damage the skin further.

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Answer: Cool it with cool running water. Cool water for about 10 minutes limits damage and eases pain. Then cover the burn loosely with a clean, dry dressing.

  1. Mayo Clinic: Burns: First aid www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649
    Run cool, not cold, water over the area for about 10 minutes.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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