Injury
Minor burns.
First-degree burns are red and painful; second-degree burns blister. Third-degree burns are painless with white/leathery skin — these need burn-center care.
Quick answer
Minor first and second-degree burns are treated with cleaning, topical antibiotics, and specialized dressings. Third-degree burns and burns to the face, hands, feet, or genitals need ER care.
Medically reviewed by Iftikhar Sandhu, PA-C
Content last reviewed on July 2, 2026 · Reflects current clinical practice at Quick Urgent Care
Symptoms
Signs to watch for
- Redness and pain
- Blistering
- Swelling
- Peeling skin
How we treat
At Quick Urgent Care
- Cleansing and irrigation
- Topical antibiotics (silver sulfadiazine or bacitracin)
- Specialized burn dressings
- Pain control and tetanus if due
Go to the ER if
Emergency signs
- ! Third-degree burns (white/leathery/painless)
- ! Burns to face, hands, feet, or genitals
- ! Burns crossing a joint
- ! Electrical or chemical burns
- ! Burns covering more than 10% of body
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