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
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