Prompt Minor Burn Treatment for Patients in Freer, TX

If you’ve sustained a minor burn, treatment is available at VitalMed Urgent Care. Founded in 2015, we’ve earned a reputation for supplying patients with top-tier customer service, and we proudly serve residents of Freer, Texas.

What Is a Minor Burn?

Burns are generally classified into one of four categories based on their severity. If your skin is painful, red, and dry, but you don’t have any blisters, you likely have a first-degree burn (which affects only the top layer of skin). When swelling and blisters appear, it usually indicates a second-degree burn (which also extends to the middle layer of skin). First- and second-degree burns are considered to be minor, but you should still seek professional treatment if:

• Your burn is at least 3 inches wide or located over a major joint or on your face, hands, genitals, buttocks, or feet.
• You’re experiencing severe pain or signs of an infection (e.g., fever or discharge).
• Your burn hasn’t improved after 48 hours of at-home care.

If your skin appears white, black, or charred, you likely have either a third-degree burn (which destroys the top two layers of skin and sometimes affects the bottom layer) or a fourth-degree burn (which destroys all three layers of skin and may also affect the muscles and bones underneath). Notably, despite their severity, third- and fourth-degree burns typically aren’t painful since the destruction of nearby nerve endings can cause numbness. Third- and fourth-degree burns both require emergency treatment.

Minor Burn Treatment When You Need It Most

One of the benefits of partnering with VitalMed Urgent Care for minor burn treatment is that we’re open every day of the week with extended hours. So, whether your burn occurs while you’re cooking dinner in the evening or having a bonfire on a weekend, you’ll be able to get the prompt care you require. Visit either of our urgent care clinics today—we have locations in north and south Laredo, both of which are just a short drive from Freer, TX. Walk-ins are always welcome, but you can also reserve your spot in line using our convenient online check-in system.