If you have a superficial burn on your body, arms or legs, we may either put on a paraffin gauze or a special cream, both help to heal the wound.
Burns Injury
If you have a superficial burn on your body, arms or legs, we may either put on a paraffin gauze or a special cream, both help to heal the wound.
It may take your wound up to a couple of weeks to begin to heal properly.
You should:
- Keep the burn and dressing clean and dry.
- Take tablets such as ibuprofen or paracetamol (both available from a chemist) to relieve the pain.
You should not:
- Take the dressing off.
Go to your GP or your nearest Emergency department or walk-in Centre at once if:
- Any fluid comes from the burn.
- You accidentally get the dressing wet.
- The burn starts to feel worse.
- You feel ill or develop a high temperature.
Follow-up care
- Please make arrangements to see your practice nurse/GP who will check the wound.
- You will need to attend the hospital burns clinic for your wound care.
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