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

Question

How do you classify 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree burns?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

On the face..: If the burns on on the face or if they are large burns then see a doctor.

Answer 4

Burns: If the area is extensive or if there are signs of infection such as draining.

Answer 5

If the area is more: Than 2 inches in diameter, or is smaller, but in a vital area, then see a physician. Start with your family doctor.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

It varies: Even though burns are separated into 1st, 2nd , and 3rd degree categories, there are also an infinite amount of variations within each type. In other words every burn is a little different. The answer to your question is to seek treatment from a doctor qualified to treat burns and follow your doctor's recommendations.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

7-14 days: If a burn doesn't heal in 7-14 days, a full thickness skin injury may have occurred. This type of injury often results in scarring and if large enough would be a candidate for skin grafting. Keep the wound clean, protect it with antibiotic ointment until it heals but if it hasn't healed in 10 days from the time of injury, consult a plastic surgeon. If it does heal it'll need sun protection.

Answer 10

About 2 weeks: Depending on whether they are superficial or deep second degree burns. Best to seek medical attention to optimize healing and minimize scarring.

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

Local hygiene: Wash the area with soap and water. Apply antibiotic ointment to the area involved. Cover it with some kind of a secondary dressing daily. Make sure her tetanus status is up to date.

Answer 13

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.

Answer 14

SImple Burn Care: Burns are the response of the tissues to injury from heat. It is inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice worsens already injured skin. Cool water soaks help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps. It should be better by 2 wks.

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