For many second-degree burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. There are many nonprescription burn dressings available.
Be sure to follow the instructions included in the package. If the burn is on a leg or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling.
Move a burned leg or arm normally to keep the burned skin from healing too tightly, which can limit movement. Blahd Jr. Gabica MD - Family Medicine. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: William H. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. The goal of the therapy for burn injury recovery is to return you to the highest possible functional level of independence.
A physical or occupational therapist, or both, will work with you through the complete recovery phase during your hospital stay. You may need to attend outpatient therapy sessions after your discharge from the hospital. Infection will usually not be seen until at least three to four days after a burn injury.
The wound could be infected if there is expanding redness around the wound some redness on the edges of the wound is normal , yellow or green drainage, or if you develop a fever unrelated to other illness. Most burns that heal within three weeks will not scar with proper sun protection. However, a person's ethnic background or genetic predisposition to scarring will also affect cosmetic appearance and potential for scarring.
You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Menu Search. Burn Center. About Burns. Page Content. Common Causes of Burns Fire and flame injuries are most common causes, followed by scalds, contact with a hot object, and electrical injuries. Understanding Skin To understand different kinds of burns, it is helpful to know about skin.
Your skin: Acts as a physical barrier for you to the outside world Protects you against infection and injury Provides a water-tight barrier Helps regulate body temperature Contains glands that lubricate and moisturize your skin Undergoes constant repair and regeneration Lacerations, abrasions or burns alter the skin's ability to protect and buffer you from your surroundings. Anatomy of the Skin The epidermis is the thin top layer of the skin.
Types of Burns First-Degree or Superficial Burns A first-degree burn is damage to the first or outer layer of skin epidermis. Make sure your child's nails are cut short. Protect the area from sunlight. Your child should stay out of the sun and use sunscreen. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you for your child.
Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how it will help your child. Also know what the side effects are. 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. You may: Place arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes in a basin of cool water. Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage.
Take off any jewellery, rings, or clothing that could be in the way or that would become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can easily be infected. Do not break the blisters. Gently wash the burn area with clean water. Some of the burned skin might come off with washing. Pat the area dry with a clean cloth or gauze.
Do not put sprays or butter on burns, because this traps the heat inside the burn.
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