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Cool the area under cool running water for 20 minutes.
Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Do not pull off stuck clothing, apply ice, creams or oils, or burst blisters. After cooling, cover loosely with a clean non-adherent covering; do not wrap a limb with cling film. Avoid cooling the rest of the body. Seek urgent help through 112 for large or deep burns, sensitive areas or breathing difficulty.
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Scrub the burn and apply cream before cooling it.
Pull clothing off if stuck to the burnt skin.
Cool the area under cool running water for 20 minutes.
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