Question 1

do 2nd degree burns cause fevers?

Accepted Answer

Can do: Just the burn causes an inflammation that can result in fever, but more worrisome is the potential that the burn becomes infected, and this could cause fever.  Best to be evaluated by a doc.

Question 2

i have 2nd degree burns and my mum "can't afford to care." what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Second degree burns: Heal nicely with simple wound care.  Yours should be healed by now.  Topical ointments and dressings are all that is needed for second degree burns (blistering burns).  Avoid excessive sun exposure until your skin is normal in color again.

Question 3

is there an online resource for seeing the stages of recovery from 2nd and deep 2nd degree burns caused by fire as well as showing wound care.

Accepted Answer

One great resource : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/fa00022.

Question 4

how long do i keep my bandage on after 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually when the blisters that opened heal over you should do fine without a bandage. The bandage should be telma non stick over a prescribed burn cream or Bacitracin covered with gauze so the area can breathe and the rest of the skin stays healthy.

Question 5

how long should you avoid the sun after 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 years: The healed skin that was burned is more susceptible to re-injury in the the first year or two afterwards. Sunburn is probably the most common way to re-injure the skin. You should avoid sun exposure to the burn scars by covering them with clothing or wearing significant sunblock.

Question 6

could 1st/2nd degree burns qualify as "great bodily injuries?

Accepted Answer

Burns: I treat many patients with burns.  Usually 1st degree burns do no provide lasting injury.  They are like sun burns.  But second degree burns can provide lasting bodily injury.  A great deal depends on the "size" of the burn and the depth of the injury. The skin could have lasting hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation.

Question 7

what is the difference between 1st degree and 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Blisters, pain: 1st-degree burn: least serious. It burns only the outer layer of skin. The skin turns red, may see swelling, pain mild.

2nd-degree burn: the burn is deeper, blisters develop, skin is usually very red, swelling occurs, pain more severe.

3rd-degree burn: most serious burns, it involves all layers of the skin. It causes permanent tissue damage. 
Fat, muscle and even bone can be involved.

Question 8

how long does it take for 1st or 2nd degree burns to heal??? specifically ice burns?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: A first degree burn will heal faster than a second degree burn, since no blister formed. When you get a second degree burn, a blister forms, so it will take a little longer to heal. You will not have a scar after either. Since the skin will be red or pink for a while, make sure to use sunscreen

Question 9

do 2nd degree burns leave scars?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You will get the best result by keeping the area moisturized (cheap - no smell, no color is best) and out of the sun or thoroughly blocked.  Final result is at least one year.

Question 10

what's the best treatment for 2nd degree burns?

Accepted Answer

Second degree burns: Are defined by the presence of blisters, but can range from very shallow to very deep. In general, the best treatment (in my opinion) is to remove the blisters to prevent the possibility of a closed space infection. Wash with soap and water, pat dry and apply Bacitracin ointment and a dry dressing 2-3 times/day. If increasing pain, drainage or redness or if not healed in two weeks, see a doctor.

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