After the burn has cooled, figure out if it is a minor burn. Seek medical care right away if it is deep, large, or on a sensitive area such as the face, hand, foot, elbow, wrist, ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, groin or buttocks. If it is a minor burn: • Clean the burn gently with soap and water. • Leave blisters to heal on their own and do not pierce or puncture them. An open blister can get infected. • It is okay to dress the burn with ointment, such as petroleum jelly or aloe Vera. It is not necessary for the ointment to contain antibiotics, and should sometimes be avoided as some antibiotic ointments can cause an allergic reaction. Things that should absolutely NOT be applied to the burned area are oil, lotion, cream, cortisone, butter, or egg white. • If needed, lightly tape or wrap a sterile non-stick gauze over the burn to protect it from rubbing and pressure. Because they can get caught in the burn, avoid using any type of dressing that can shed fibers. Change the dressing once a day. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine for pain, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Follow the directions on the bottle. NEVER give aspirin to children.