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Why is a second degree burn more serious than a first degree burn?
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∙ 10y ago
It's very hard to immobilize the hand completely to allow for prompt healing, which is so important with more than a 1st degree burn in that they infect very easily. A burn on the thigh, however, is often not mobile anyway, so allowing the tissues to remain unstressed and unmoved presents no problem at all.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoSecond degree burns result in blisters. First degree only has redness.
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What burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis?
Second-degree burn
What is the first second and third degree burn?
First degree is a a thin burn like when you barely touch your finger on a straightener or curling iron. Second degree is a little more serious and you get that when you burn your hand or something on a flame. And third degree are bad burns that you can get all over and you bleed and you have burns all over... my uncle lost his arm in a third degree burn when he was around my age (13) by accidentally touching a low power line that was by the pool.
What is the difference between first second and third degree burns?
The amount of damage. A first degree is usually redness and pain, a second degree burn blisters and a third degree burn destroys tissue.
Another name for third degree burns?
Second degree are also called partial-thickness burns. They are the second least severe type.
What do you do for a second degree burn?
There are not many things you would not do. Unlike a 3rd degree, you can put gels on it.
Blistering is a what degree burn?
It sometimes can. Usually it doesn't. A burn that results in a blister is usually second degree.
When should you consider medical assistance for burn?
For a first degree burn, if it is large enough to bother you more than the medical payment. For a second degree burn, if you don't know how to treat it or if it is large. For a third degree burn, same as second -- but large factor reduced.
What do i treat a burn on my hand with?
In order to treat a burn on your hand it is important to know what type of burn it is. A superficial burn (known as a first degree burn) should be placed under cool running water. A partial-thickness burn (known as a second degree burn) will typically blister and should be submerged in cool water. A full-thickness burn (known as a third degree burn) is a serious medical condition and 911 should be called.
What degree of burn is most serious first second or third?
A second degree burn is red with blisters. Third degree burns have a black charred appearance. Second degree burns are also more painful because they have highly damaged the nerves, however the nerves can still feel. Third degree burns have burned so deeply that the nerves no longer feel.
Would a second degree burn be painful?
Yes a second degree burn is painful. They burn damages your nerve cells.
How do you treat a shoulder sun burn?
For a first degree burn (redness), you should cool the skin with aloe, gels, ice packs, or cool water. For a second degree burn (blisters) you can do the same as a first degree burn, but be extra careful not to pop any blisters.
What ia second degree burn?
For a second degree burn, you will see redness. There will also be blisters forming.
