About this service
Burns and minor traumatic injuries can happen suddenly at home, work, or during daily activities. These injuries may cause pain, swelling, blistering, or skin damage and require prompt evaluation to prevent infection and promote proper healing.
What to Expect
A visit may include:
Treatment focuses on pain control, preventing infection, and supporting proper recovery.
- Evaluate the type, size, depth, and location of the burn or injury
- Assess for signs of infection, tissue damage, or complications
- Clean and treat the affected area to promote healing
- Determine whether dressings, topical medications, or pain relief are needed
- Update tetanus vaccination if necessary and provide wound care instructions
When to Visit Urgent Care
You should visit urgent care for burns or minor trauma if you have:
- Minor burns with redness, blistering, or pain
- Small cuts, abrasions, or bruises from minor accidents
- Burns caused by heat, hot liquids, steam, or brief contact
- Injuries with swelling or tenderness but no major deformity
- Concerns about wound healing or infection
When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care immediately for deep burns, burns involving the face, hands, or genitals, electrical or chemical burns, uncontrolled bleeding, or injuries involving severe trauma.
Frequently asked questions
Can urgent care treat burns?
Yes. Many minor burns can be safely evaluated and treated at urgent care.
How should I care for a burn after treatment?
Your provider will give specific instructions, which may include keeping the area clean, applying prescribed ointments, and changing dressings as directed.
Do burns always blister?
Not always. Burn severity varies, and not all burns cause blistering.
Will I need a tetanus shot?
You may need one if your vaccination is not up to date.