Go to a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department for: Once you have taken these steps, you'll need to decide whether further medical treatment is necessary. Children under 16 years of age should not be given aspirin. Always check the manufacturer's instructions when using over-the-counter medication.
Treat the pain from a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen. A clean, clear plastic bag can be used for burns on your hand. Lay the cling film over the burn, rather than wrapping it around a limb. This is a risk if you're cooling a large burnt area, particularly in young children and elderly people. Keeping warm will prevent hypothermia, where a person's body temperature drops below 35C (95F). Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid putting them on the injured area. Never use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter. Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, including babies' nappies. But do not try to remove anything that's stuck to the burnt skin, as this could cause more damage. Do not put yourself at risk of getting burnt as well. This may mean removing the person from the area, dousing flames with water, or smothering flames with a blanket. 
Stop the burning process as soon as possible.You can apply the following first aid techniques to yourself or another person who's been burnt. This will limit the amount of damage to your skin. Appropriate first aid must be used to treat any burns or scalds as soon as possible.
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