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My daughter burnt herself on a hair iron?

My daughter burnt herself on a hair iron
My daughter burnt herself on a hair iron

I am sorry to hear that your daughter has burned herself. Burns can be painful and require proper treatment to minimize risk of infection and promote healing. First aid for minor burns includes:

Cooling the burn by running cool water over the area for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pain subsides

Wrapping the burn loosely in a clean, cool, damp cloth

Taking over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen

Avoiding breaking any blisters that may have formed, as this can increase the risk of infection

If the burn is severe or covers a large area, seek medical attention immediately.