Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How soon after a burn would i know what degree it is?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Immediately to 3 wk: If the burn is red, dry, and tender, it may be a superficial 1st-degree burn. If it's blistered and painful, it may be a 2nd-degree burn. If it's covered by tough, leathery burned tissue and doesn't hurt, it may be a 3rd-degree burn. It's sometimes hard to tell the depth of scald or contact burns early on. Those that heal up within 3 wk are 2nd-degree; if still open after 3 wk, probably 3rd.
Answered 11/23/2014
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
For years now I have a problem on my leg. Sometimes it hurts, burns, its numb, its really sensitive... Its not the nerves and nobody knows what it is?
I've had many tests down. Burning left upper back..no one knows what happening, going another test thoracic spinal stenosis. . What could it be?
Why does my whole body emit heat and burning pain? No doctor knows, labs normal, very painful. Burning is diffusely all over the body.
I recently was diagnosed with a Bartholins cyst & its not infected but the pain its giving me is excruciating. Now this morning I woke up to my right butt cheek swollen, red, and when i touch it it burns . Anyone knows what this means?
How can I care for 3rd degree burns?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
