In case of moxa burns

 For a minor burn:

●      Hold the affected area under cool running water for at least ten minutes or until the pain subsides.

●      Remove jewellery, watch, clothing etc. from the affected area, unless it is sticking to the skin.

●      Cover the burn with clean, non-fluffy material to protect from infection; a sterile dressing such as melolin is best, otherwise covering the wound with ordinary kitchen film is a good temporary alternative.

For a serious burn: 

●      Start cooling the burn under cool running water immediately for at least ten minutes.

●      Call for medical assistance.

●      Make yourself as comfortable as possible.

●      Remove jewellery, watch, clothing etc. from the affected area, unless it is sticking to the skin.

●      Cover the burn as described for minor burns above.

NB If the burn is larger than a postage stamp it requires medical attention. All deep burns of any size require urgent hospital treatment.

For ALL burns: 

●      Do not use lotions, ointments, or creams.

●      Do not use adhesive dressings.

●      Do not break blisters.

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