# Recommend a Good Topical Treatment for First-Degree Burns

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [September 24, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350 "2025-09-24T03:41:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350/21 "2025-09-26T02:23:06Z")

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> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> Oh, good. l’m glad to hear you went on in.
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> Debriding and redressing hurts..Just a warning.

Forewarned is forearmed. Thanks. 😊

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**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350/22 "2025-09-26T02:42:44Z")

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I don’t know if they make it anymore, but some years ago I swore by an ointment called Foille. Fantastic stuff, although I never had a burn beyond first degree to try it out on.

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**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350/23 "2025-09-26T02:47:27Z")

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It contains benzocaine. Yep, it would be good stuff, when used appropriately.

> **[Foille Medicated First Aid Ointment Tube, 1 Oz](https://www.target.com/p/foille-medicated-first-aid-ointment-tube-1-oz/-/A-1005059597?TCID=OGS&AFID=google&CPNG=Baby%2B-%2BTarget%2BPlus&adgroup=30-4&srsltid=AfmBOoqqultHKlT6EaaSIqBBFl5f_35HW97gBLxOaEgnqvpxJDVnvNUMU8U)**
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> Read reviews and buy Foille Medicated First Aid Ointment Tube, 1 Oz at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-topical-treatment-for-first-degree-burns/1023350/24 "2025-09-26T02:47:50Z")

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Out of curiosity, I looked it up and yes, Foille Ointment is still available for purchase. I may get some just in case.

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