Question 1

what are the healing stages of a third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Full thickness burns: Or 3rd degree burns can only heal by scarring. This may take several months, or, if the burn is large enough, may never occur. These are serious injuries and should be treated by someone knowledgeable about burn care. Contact your regional burn center for the best advice.

Question 2

i have a second/third degree burn.it seems to be healing fine.but there are 2 small spots that has yellow stuff coming out.is it infected?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to know: How big is the burn? Have you seen a medical professional for this? and if so what treatments were recommended and have they been followed. The assessment of all wounds for appropriate healing and evidence of infection is an imperfect science but is best done by an experienced provider who can see and touch the wound - even digital images are no substitute for an "analog" exam by the doctor.

Question 3

please help! what is the best way to treat a third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Third degree burns are deep burns. They do scar. They sometimes will need a skin graft to heal. See your doctor asap for proper treatment.

Question 4

please explain why is a third degree burn, which destroys both epidermis and dermis considered a serious injury?

Accepted Answer

Full thickness burn: A third degree burn is one that includes all layers of the epi &amp; dermis.  The trouble?  Healing.  3rd degree burns heal poorly owing to the fact that the areas which give rise to new cells are injured.  3rd degree burns heal with contractures, are prone to become infected, and often need to be excised (cut out) with skin grafts placed to allow healing.

Question 5

do you think i should cover a third degree burn while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) at least.: 3rd degree burns are not to be trifled with. This is by definition full thickness skin loss that left untreated can lead to infection, damage to underlying structures (such as tendons), loss of function from scar contractures, and even death depending on the size. If you have a 3rd degree burn really of any size you should be seen by a health professional with significant burn experience.

Question 6

how can i heal a third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

May need surgery: 3rd degree burns are full thickness skin involvement and may need surgery for debridement or skin grafting if large. You should see a doctor.

Question 7

how can i clean a third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

See a burn doctor: Deep partial thickness (2nd degree) burns act like full thickness (3rd degree) burns, so it doesn't make any difference. Generally, any burn that doesn't heal within about 3 weeks will need to be treated surgically with a skin graft. I recommend contacting the regional burn center in your area to obtain the best result.

Question 8

what would a third degree burn look like?

Accepted Answer

Cooked: Looks dark, well done, and insensitive with surrounding 2nd with erythema and tenderness and blistering.

Question 9

what can be done for a third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: A third degree burn is serious, as it means all layers of the skin have been destroyed. In most cases, the burned tissue must be removed and the area reconstructed in some way. Details depend on burn location and size. You should see a trauma/burn surgeon or a plastic surgeon. Third degree burns represent dead tissue so infection is a real risk.

Question 10

how to treat third degree burn?

Accepted Answer

Hospital: Third degree burn means all the skin is burned off down to the subcutaneous tissue and muscle.  If this is the case, you need hospitalization immediately.  Otherwise, you will die of dehydration and infection.

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