Thermal Burns
Hot water or beverages, steam, fire or flames, curling irons or other heated tools, grills, ovens, and campfires
Treating a BurnStarts With Proper Care
To clean a burn, gently rinse the area with cool, not cold, running
water for 10 minutes, then wash around the burn with mild soap and water. Pat the area dry and cover it with a clean, nonstick bandage to help protect the skin while it heals.
PowerHeal® bandages are intended for use on superficial, minor burns.
Common Causes and Triggers
Burns occur when the skin is damaged by heat or other harmful sources, which may cause pain, redness, blistering, or other skin damage. There are many different types of burns. Thermal burns are caused by contact with something hot, while friction burns occur when the skin rubs against a rough surface, creating a combination of a scrape and a burn.
Friction Burn
Road rash from a fall, rope burns, poorly fitting shoes, carpet burns, and chafing from clothing
How to choose the bandage that is right for you
Product
Product
Wound Size
Sensitive Skin
Adhesive
Number of Bandages
Price
2.3 in × 3.5 in Adhesive
5
1 in × 2 in
$29.00
4 in × 4 in Adhesive
4
1.5 in × 1.5 in
$37.00
6 in × 6 in Adhesive
3
3.5 in × 3.5 in
$42.00
2 in × 2 in Nonadhesive
4
1.5 in × 1.5 in
$20.00
4 in × 4 in Nonadhesive
3
4 in × 4 in
$25.00
Q&A
Should I pop blisters from a burn?
No, do not pop blisters. If a blister breaks on its own, gently clean the area and cover it with a clean, nonstick dressing.
Can I use Energel® wound hydrogel with a PowerHeal® bandage for a minor burn?
Yes. For a minor burn, a thin layer of Energel® wound hydrogel can be applied to a PowerHeal® nonadhesive bandage to help protect the skin and maintain a moist healing environment.
What type of bandage is best for burns?
For most minor burns, a sterile dressing such as a PowerHeal® nonadhesive bandage is a good choice. It helps protect the burn, keeps the area clean, and will not stick to the healing skin when it is time to change the dressing.
