Cold Compress and Frequent Bathing
Holding a cold compress on the burn is also a way to help a burn heal. It is recommended to do so for between five and fifteen minutes at a time in order to ease the pain and help with scarring. This will help restrict the blood in that area from circulating, allowing for a numbing feeling of the burn. It is important not to use too cold of a compress as doing so can worsen the situation (like ice, mentioned above). One way to make sure the compress is not too cold is to wrap it in either a tea towel or a paper towel before placing it on the skin. It can also be helpful to take frequent cool showers or baths. Make sure, however, to avoid chlorine since it can cause the burn to worsen.
