Question 1

can you give me suggestions with my second degree burns?

Accepted Answer

See below: You need to keep it clean and then apply topical silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) and cover with a non-adherent dressing.
If starts to look infected seek medical help.

Question 2

please tell me how long it takes for second degree burns to heal?

Accepted Answer

Time: It will take days to weeks for the initial wound to heal. Then months for the entire process to cycle. Protect the area with sun screen to prevent repeat trauma to the area.

Question 3

can someone tell me how long will it take for my second degree burns to completely heal?

Accepted Answer

Location: Secondary degree burns heal when new skin grows out of the hair follicles and sweat glands that are in the skin. The face will heal in a week or so but the arms or legs may take two or three weeks.

Question 4

how can you take a shower with second degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Indirect flow: Avoid direct stream. Use lukewarm water. Allow water to hit unaffected areas and gently flow over burn. Use recommended soaps such as cetaphil, basis or dove. Antibacterial soaps are not necessary. Gently pat. Don't rub. Jeep covered with ointment or silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) if recommended by physician. Keep protected from shear injury.

Question 5

after second degree burns, how long to wait for sun tan?

Accepted Answer

Burns: I presume you had blistering. Although as soon has the skin has recovered by peeling and revealing the newer layer which is pink you should be more carley.  This skin will burn more easily. Wear a swim shirt and reapply sunscreen. Also wear a heat.

Question 6

should i see a doctor for second degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: On the size of the burn and its location. In general, a partial thickness (2nd degree) burn should heal in less than three weeks. Treat by washing 1-2 times/day with soap and water and then dress with Bacitracin ointment and a dry gauze dressing. If pain increases or if the burn looks infected, see a doctor.

Question 7

do second degree burns usually scar badly?

Accepted Answer

They can: 2º burns can describe anything just deeper than a 1º burn to burns that act like full thickness burns. The deeper the burn, the more likely it is to result in poor scarring. Also, infection can convert a shallow burn to a deeper burn, so it is important to have good care from a doctor or burn team familiar with both the acute and long-term care of burns.

Question 8

do second degree burns usually scar like this?

Accepted Answer

All depends in depth: Scaring can vary.  Deep 2nd acts more like a 3rd, superficial 2nd acts more like a 1st.  It all depends on depth. Superficial may not scar at all, deep may scar significantly and may need to be excised and grafted. If the area is contracting and causing disfigurement, pain, or limiting mobility see a plastic surgeon. If it has healed and worried about aesthetics- sunblock daily, give at least 1 yr.

Question 9

could second degree burns to the fingers cause long term pain?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Burns can be painful.  Usually superficial burns hurt more initially than deeper burns.  When you say second degree strictly speaking I would think the pain would resolve in time.  If it has been a while, and if there is residual scarring that is thickened or limiting movement that could be the issue.  Healed burns are also extra sensitive to heat and sun exposure.

Question 10

how long should you wait after suffering second degree burns from boiling water before tanning?

Accepted Answer

Tanning after burns: Wait at least a couple of weeks before tanning (tanning is not a great "sport" -- it can cause skin cancer!) or, you can cover up the burned parts and then tan carefully.

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