Use plain water for compresses. Prop the burn area higher than the rest of the body, if possible. You may use dressings on the burn. To treat minor burns, you may use non-prescription antibiotic ointments, topical anesthetics and aspirin. To treat severe burns, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers, antibiotics and tetanus booster shots.
More severe burns require intravenous feeding.
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