Whether you’re struggling with a painful sunburn or a scald from hot liquid, burns can be overwhelming—especially if you’re unsure how serious they are.
At Alamo City Urgent Care, our skilled providers are ready to deliver fast relief and expert care for minor burns so you can feel better quickly.
Walk into your nearest location today.
Does Urgent Care Treat Burns?
Yes! All Alamo City Urgent Care locations can treat minor burns considered first- and second-degree.
First-Degree Burn
A first-degree burn is known as a superficial burn or a burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin. A mild sunburn is a good example. Symptoms of a first-degree burn include:
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
With proper care, these burn types often heal on their own within a few days to a week without discoloration or scarring.
Second-Degree Burn
A second-degree burn is also known as a partial thickness burn because it affects the outer and underlying layers of the skin. These burn types are often caused by fire, chemical heat packs, and hot liquids. Symptoms of a second-degree burn include:
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Skin discoloration
- Blisters
- Fluid
Second-degree burns typically heal within 7-21 days, and the burned area may be permanently discolored and may form a scar. If you have a second-degree burn that meets the following criteria, seek urgent medical care to avoid infection or other complications:
- The burn is larger than three inches in diameter (across).
- The burn is on the hands, feet, face, neck, groin, buttocks, or a major joint.
- The burn is deep and involves several layers of skin.
- The burn causes the skin to be dry, leathery, or discolored.
Urgent Care Treatment for Minor Burns
The medical professionals at Alamo City Urgent Care are skilled in diagnosing and treating minor burns to ensure they heal efficiently while preventing infection or further complications. If you visit our walk-in facilities for burn treatment, here is what you can expect:
- Assessment of the burn’s severity.
- Thorough cleansing of the wound.
- Application of a sterile dressing or bandage.
- Administering a tetanus shot, if necessary.
- Prescribing a course of antibiotics or topical creams to prevent infection.
- Specialist referral, if needed, to prevent scarring or further damage.
Treat Minor Burns and Injuries at Alamo City Urgent Care Today
Visit your nearest Alamo City Urgent Care clinic for fast, effective treatment for minor injuries, simple fractures, sprains, strains, first- and second-degree burns, and more.
Our walk-in clinics are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Start healing today.
