Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You think you have a serious burn
• Blister is present (EXCEPTION: small closed blister less than ½ inch wide)
• Center of the burn is white or charred
• Burn completely circles an arm or leg
• Eye or eyelid burn
• Electrical current burn
• Explosion or gun powder caused the burn
• Acid or alkali (lye) burn
• Chemical on skin that causes a blister
• NOTE: For all above thermal and chemical burns, see First Aid
• Hoarseness or cough after exposure to flames, smoke, or fumes
• Headache or nausea after exposure to flames, smoke, or fumes
• Burn looks infected