How to Treat a Burn From Exhaust

First- and second-degree burns caused by a hot exhaust can be treated with relative ease and may not require a trip to the doctor. Third-degree burns, however, should be treated only by qualified medical personnel, as these burns are severe and can cause permanent damage. Third-degree burns are burns that involve every layer of the skin and appear black or white and very dry. Typically, third-degree burns are severe enough that they are painless due to nerve damage.

Things You'll Need

• Cool water
• Antibiotic cream
• Sterile gauze pad
• Gauze wrap
• Aspirin or ibuprofen

Instructions

1. Remove any clothing that is covering the burned area.

2. Run cool water over the burn for five minutes. If it is not possible to do this, immerse the burn in cool water or place a clean, cool compress over the burn.

3. If desired, apply a thin layer of antibiotic cream over the burn. Never apply anything other than antibiotic cream to a burn.

4. Place a sterile gauze pad over the burn and secure it by wrapping a gauze strip around the burned part of the body.

5. Take aspirin or ibuprofen for pain according to the directions on the package.

Tips & Warnings

• Never pop a blister that appears on a burn and never put ice on a burn.

• Seek medical attention for any burn showing signs of infection.

References

• Mayo Clinic
• Cycle Chaos