Second Degree Burns Research Paper

There are many types of burns such as heat burns, friction burns, cold temperature burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns. In general burns damage or injure skin layers and other parts of the body such as muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lungs and eyes. These burns are classified as first, second, or third degree burns depending on the layers of skin and tissue that are damaged. As one shall know the deeper the burn the more serious the burn is. First degree burns are burns located at the superficial or outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. It is a minor burn that may appear red, swollen, and very painful. Usually does not cause blisters or scars. It is treatable at home with cold compressions, ointments, and acetaminophen. The …show more content…
This burn may appear red, swollen, waxy, and with blisters. Often also appears white or discolored in an irregular pattern. It can be treated with antibiotic ointment and daily cleaning of the wound to remove dead skin, or ointment. There are two types of second degree burns: superficial partial-thickness burns and deep partial-thickness burns. Second degree burns are very painful therefore acetaminophen can be given to the person to help with the pain. Antibiotics may also be needed to prevent infection. Healing procedure for superficial partial-thickness usually takes up to 5-21 days. Deep partial-thickness burns take up to 21-35 days to heal. Second degree burns will most likely leave minimal to no scarring. Third degree burns reach the fat layer under the skin. It destroys the epidermis and dermis therefore being a full-thickness burn. This burn appears dry and leathery. The burn may look, black, cherry-red, or white. It is a serious burn that can prevent the skin’s ability to grow back. Third degree burns may cause severe pain, unless the nerve endings are affected then the person may not be able to feel it right