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Hi im 16 years old today i accidentally burned my thumb from the kitchen sinks water being too hot i wasnt sure if it was first or second degree?
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? blister?: If it's just red, it's first degree. If there is a blister as well, then second degree. Both are painful...third segree loses the pain sensations due to injured nerves when they're that deep. Keep cool, but avoid ice directly on the skin...that could cause further damage to the skin,cells
Answered 10/23/2017
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