Skin burns
There are three levels of burns: * First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling. * Second-degree (partial thickness) burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of skin. They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. * Third-degree (full thickness) burns extend into deeper tissues. They cause white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.
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What's the significance of second degree skin burns?
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My friend got second degree skin burns. Why is that?
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Each time I use a face wash, my skin burns after rinsing. Why?
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What is the best treatment for skin burns?
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How long will it take for skin burns to heal from an antiseptic (savlon)?
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I got my skin burns with a hot wax ..Its a 3rd degree burn......Plz suggest me some medicine or a home remedie medicine .....?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I have a pain, just near or underneath the scapula or the shoulder pad, its like it is the muscle pain. n my skin burns there n i scratch myself very hard. I cant seem to get when and how does it occur.xray showed nothing is wrong
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