text: best way to soothe a burn? what's the best way to treat a bad burn immediatly? a freind just burnt her hand on the stove. cold water.  it's important to cool it as soon as possible to stop the burning.  in addition, cold is anti-inflammatory. taking aspirin or ibuprofen can also cut down the damage. never butter or anything greasy or oily.  can someone give me a reference for that warm water idea?  i can't find it anywhere, i've never heard it from anyone credible, and it doesn't make sense.