Don't lean forward.
So what to do now? Wash it over some cold water, and move on with you life? Maybe.
Determine the severity of the burn. I mean, you don't want to go to the ER if you only "burned" your hand with a little warm water right?
- First Degree Burn - Only affects the outer portions of your skin (Epidermis), the skin is red and somewhat painful.
- Second Degree Burn - Occurs when the outer portion of your skin (Epidermis) is burned though, and the second layer has also been burned. They are much more painful then first degree burns, and usually are accompanied by swellings and blisters. If blisters occur, its usually not recommended to pop them yourself.
- Third Degree Burn - Most severe type of burn; occurs when the burn has burned passed the skin, and has reached the tissue of your body. Since the nerves have been destroyed in the skin, it is usually painless. The skin becomes dry and leathery, likely to be black, white or brown in color
