If you have a burnt finger, there are several steps you can take to treat it at home. The following tips are recommended by medical professionals:

• Cool the burn: Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides.
• Remove tight items: Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area as quickly as possible.
• Dont break blisters: Do not break a blister if its bigger than your little fingernail. If the blister does break, clean it with mild soap and water. Apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover the area with a bandage or gauze.
• Apply lotion: Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste or butter to the burn, as these may cause an infection. Do not apply topical antibiotics.
• Cover the burn: Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage. If blisters form, let them heal on their own while keeping the area covered. Do not pop the blisters.
• Take pain medication: Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help relieve the pain and reduce inflammation.
• Protect the area from the sun: Once the burn heals, protect the area from the sun by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing or applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. This will help minimize scarring, as the redness from a burn sometimes persists for weeks, especially in those with darker skin tones.

If the burn is more severe or if the symptoms worsen, seek medical attention from a healthcare professional.