How do you stop a burn from throbbing?

Cool compresses

A cool compress or clean wet cloth placed over the burn area helps relieve pain and swelling. You can apply the compress in 5- to 15-minute intervals. Try not to use excessively cold compresses because they may irritate the burn more.

Can you stop a burn from hurting?

But how to make a burn stop hurting? Clean the burn with soap and water to protect it from infection. You will then want to take an anti-inflammatory medicine. Over-the-counter drugs like Ibuprofen work to alleviate pain and inflammation.

Why does a burn hurt so much?

When you are burned, you experience pain because the heat has destroyed skin cells. Minor burns heal much the same way cuts do. Often a blister forms, which covers the injured area. Under it, white blood cells arrive to attack the bacteria and a new layer of skin grows in from the edges of the burn.