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Burns: First aid
Is it a minor burn or a major burn?
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Is it a major or minor burn?
Treating major burns
Treating minor burns
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Major burns
Minor burns
What to avoid
When to call your doctor
Content
Is it a major or minor burn?
Treating major burns
Treating minor burns
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Major burns
Minor burns
What to avoid
When to call your doctor
Content
A burn is tissue damage that results from scalding, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, contact with flames, chemicals or electricity, or smoke inhalation.
