Burns are common injuries and there is a lot of misinformation about how to treat burns at home. Being prepared and knowing how to safely treat a minor burn is important to keep yourself and your kids safe. Burns are a common household injury that do not always require medical intervention. Burns are classified in categories by their severity. First-degree burns are the least severe because only the outer layer of skin is burnt.
Third-degree burns affect all layers of the skin. Finally, fourth-degree burns can involve the joints and bones. First and second-degree burns can be treated at home if they are less than three inches in diameter. Larger burns and third and fourth-degree burns require immediate medical attention. See your health care provider if large blisters develop, as these blisters may need to be removed. Monitor the burn daily after each gentle washing and dressing change.
Evaluate the burn for spreading of heat, redness or swelling, which may indicate a skin infection. A burn requires immediate medical attention if it covers a large area of the body, or if it involves much of the hands, face, feet, genitals, buttocks, eyes, mouth or a major joint. Second-degree burns larger than 2 inches; an electrical burn; or more severe, third-degree burns — where skin is burned away, charred black or appears dry white — all require emergency medical attention.
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Nov 1, Issue. Am Fam Physician. What causes burns? There are three degrees of burns: Thin or superficial burns also called first-degree burns are red and painful. How long does it take for burns to heal?
Superficial burns—3 to 6 days. Superficial partial-thickness burns—usually less than 3 weeks. Deep partial-thickness burns—usually more than 3 weeks. How are burns treated?
Superficial heat burn Soak the burn in cool water. Superficial partial-thickness or deep partial-thickness burn Soak the burn in cool water for 15 minutes. Full-thickness burns If you get a bad burn, you should see your doctor or go to the hospital right away. What do I need to know about electrical and chemical burns?
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