WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how to treat minor burns. Kenneth Fire Burns 960 Acres, as L.A.

Chemical peels and products of similar strength are more likely to cause a chemical burn. To treat a minor chemical burn, start out by rinsing the product off immediately. Once it's been removed ...

If your child has been burnt, put the burnt area under cold running water as quickly as possible. Joanne Atkins, burns specialist and British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic ...

One way to treat inflammation is to cool down the affected ... or other medical treatments may be necessary for second-degree burns. Some research suggests that the topical application of ...

Remember: the burn should be cooled for at least twenty minutes for the treatment to be effective. If you don’t have cling film to cover the burn, use: a clean plastic carrier bag a sandwich bag a ...

As a nurse with extensive experience treating burns and scalds, I am well placed to offer some advice on how to stay safe during the festive season, along with tips on how to treat injuries if an ...

Burns and scalds occur when excessive heat damages the skin. Burns are caused by dry heat (for example, a fire), and scalds are caused by something wet (like hot water). You can treat burns and scalds ...

"After two weeks, the baby was fine and back on her feet," says Sarah. Newton produces the gel for treating skin burns after steaming tilapia skin, which is considered fish waste. Only tilapia and ...

But, scalds (caused by hot liquid or steam) and burns (caused by hot objects such as ovens and hair tongs) are among the most common holiday injuries, especially in children. As a nurse with extensive ...