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A minor burn should be cooled under cool running water.

What we found

Hold a minor burn under cool running water. Use cool water, not very cold water.

Why we gave this result

The NHS says to hold a burn under cool running water. Mayo Clinic says to run cool, not cold, water over the area.

Keep in mind: The sources give different times: the NHS says 20 minutes and Mayo Clinic says about 10 minutes.

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