The skin may be numb. Burns fall into two groups. Minor burns are: First degree burns anywhere on the body Second degree burns less than 2 to 3 inches 5 to 7. Major burns need urgent medical care. This can help prevent scarring, disability, and deformity. Burns on the face, hands, feet, and genitals can be particularly serious. Burn symptoms can include: Blisters that are either intact unbroken or have ruptured and are leaking fluid.
Pain -- How much pain you have is unrelated to the level of burn. The most serious burns can be painless. Peeling skin. Shock -- Watch for pale and clammy skin, weakness, blue lips and fingernails, and a decrease in alertness. Red, white, or charred skin. You may have an airway burn if you have: Burns on the head, face, neck, eyebrows, or nose hairs Burned lips and mouth Coughing Difficulty breathing Dark, black-stained mucus Voice changes Wheezing.
Keep the area under water for at least 5 to 30 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will help reduce pain. Calm and reassure the person. After flushing or soaking the burn, cover it with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. Protect the burn from pressure and friction. Over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling.
DO NOT give aspirin to children under Once the skin has cooled, moisturizing lotion containing aloe and an antibiotic also can help. Then, follow these steps: Wrap the person in thick material; such as a wool or cotton coat, rug, or blanket.
This helps put out the flames. Pour water on the person. Call or your local emergency number. Make sure that the person is no longer touching any burning or smoking materials.
DO NOT remove burned clothing that is stuck to the skin. Make sure the person is breathing. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR. Cover the burn area with a dry sterile bandage if available or clean cloth. A sheet will do if the burned area is large. DO NOT apply any ointments. Avoid breaking burn blisters. If fingers or toes have been burned, separate them with dry, sterile, non-stick bandages. Raise the body part that is burned above the level of the heart.
Protect the burn area from pressure and friction. Use a non-metallic object to separate the person away from exposed wires before starting first aid. If the person does not have a head, neck, back, or leg injury, follow these steps: Lay the person flat Raise the feet about 12 inches 30 centimeters Cover the person with a coat or blanket Continue to monitor the person's pulse , rate of breathing, and blood pressure until medical help arrives.
More severe and deeper burns can take months or even years to fully heal, and usually leave some visible scarring. Expert opinion is divided over the management of blisters that are caused by burns. But it's recommended that you should not burst any blisters yourself. The blister will probably remain intact, although some burns units at hospitals follow a policy of deroofing blisters.
Deroofing means removing the top layer of skin from the blister. This is known as aspiration and may be carried out on large blisters or blisters that are likely to burst. Your healthcare professional will advise you about the best way to care for your blister and what type of dressing you should use.
During the first few years after a burn, you should try to avoid exposing the damaged skin to direct sunlight as this may cause it to blister.
It's especially sensitive during the first year after the injury. This also applies to a new area of skin after a skin graft. It's important to keep the area covered with cotton clothing. If the burn or scald is on your face, wear a peaked cap or wide-brimmed hat when you're out in the sun.
Total sun block for example, one with a sun protection factor, SPF, of 50 should be used on all affected areas.
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Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns. Topic Overview For many second-degree burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems.
Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes. The cool water lowers the skin temperature and stops the burn from becoming more serious.
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