The most common type of burn is the thermal burn, which is caused by heat or fire. Most thermal burns that occur in the home happen in the kitchen. Hot oil is a frequent culprit of the thermal burn. Hot oil can splash or spill from a pot or pan while you are cooking. If you suffer from an oil burn, you should perform first aid right away to prevent further injury.
Things You'll Need
- Cool water
- Clean cloth
- Burn cream
- Lotion, if you don't have burn cream
- Bandage
Step 1
Prevent further damage from the hot oil. Move away from the pot or pan the hot oil is in. Keep the hot oil from spreading. Take off any clothing or jewelry that may have been contaminated.
Step 2
Run cool water over the burn injury for about 15 minutes or until the oil burn starts to cool down. Do not put ice on the burn because you can accidentally damage the burn tissue. Make a compress by running cool water over a clean cloth until it is damp. Apply the compress to your burn injury. This can help relieve some of the initial pain associated with an oil burn.
Step 2
Run cool water over the burn injury for about 15 minutes or until the oil burn starts to cool down. Do not put ice on the burn because you can accidentally damage the burn tissue. Make a compress by running cool water over a clean cloth until it is damp. Apply the compress to your burn injury. This can help relieve some of the initial pain associated with an oil burn.