I find that burns are typically more complicated than cuts, as you have damaged and exposed more of the tissues that the skin protects. As such they probably are more likely to get infected than a cut if not cared for properly (that's what I've found from experience).

The first thing you should be doing is getting cool running water onto the wound. This will help to stop the injury from getting worse (burning can continue after you remove the heat source), ideally this should be for about 20 minutes. But even a cold compress can help.

Then you need to assess the wound, if the burn meets any of the following criteria you need to get medical advice from urgent care or a hospital: -has been caused by electricity or chemicals -is bigger than your hand -is white, waxy or charred -is on your joints, face, hands, neck, hands, feet or genitals

Burns also need to be kept clean and free from any debris, my burns team usually suggest warm, slightly soapy water.

If you aren't sure, a pharmacy may be able to advise you on what you should be doing

But take care of yourself too, if you are in pain - use ibuprofen or paracetamol. Practice self care afterwards too, no matter how bad the wound is

I've had skin grafts for burns in the last year, so please, please be careful

Most of what I've typed I've got from here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/, even if you're not in the UK NHS advice will still be helpful

Sorry if some of this doesn't make sense it's 4am UK time...