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Skin, Wounds & Stings

Minor Burn Care

Walk-in burn assessment, dressing, and follow-up care for minor burns. Same-visit treatment at three Roanoke Valley clinics — no appointment needed.

Overview

What it is

Most burns treated in urgent care are kitchen and workshop burns: hot pans, scalding water, curling irons, exhaust pipes, and grill accidents. Burns are classified by depth — first-degree (red, painful, like a sunburn), second-degree (blisters, very painful), and third-degree (deep, possibly not painful because nerves are damaged). Small first- and second-degree burns heal well with proper care; the size and location decide where they should be treated.

Symptoms

Common symptoms

Red, painful skin (first-degree)
Blisters with intense pain (second-degree)
Swelling around the burned area
Peeling skin after a day or two
Dry, leathery, white, or charred skin (third-degree — emergency)

Ready to be seen today?

No appointment needed at any of our three clinics. Call ahead if you have questions — we will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.

Ready when you are

Not sure if we can help?

Call the clinic nearest you — our staff will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.