Symptoms Of Burns

BURNS

Signs and symptoms of burns include:

Red, swollen skin

The pain, which may be severe

Wet or damp skin to the future

Blisters

Waxy white skin, leathery tan or

Blackened, charred skin, or, in severe cases

Burns has no effect on the skin uniformly, so that only one injury can reach different depths. Distinguishing a minor burn from a more serious burn involves determining the degree of damage to body tissues. Here are four classifications of burns:

First-degree burn. This slight burn affects only the outer skin layer (epidermis). That causes redness and pain and usually resolves with first aid measures in several days a week.

Second-degree burns. These burns affect both the epidermis and the second layer of skin (dermis) causing redness, pain and swelling. Second-degree burns often seems to wet or damp. Blisters may develop and the pain can be severe. Deep second degree burns can cause scarring.

Third Degree Burn. Burns that involve the epidermis and dermis and reach the tissue beneath them (subcutaneous tissue) are called third-degree burns. The skin may appear stiff wax, white or beige leather. Third degree burns can destroy nerves, causing numbness.

Fourth-degree burns. The most serious burns exceeds the subcutaneous tissue and nerves, muscles and bones underneath. Skin may appear charred or blackened. If nerve damage is important, you can feel pain.

When to see a doctor

Burns that cover much of the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks or a major joint

Second-degree burns that are larger than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter or larger than the size of the palm of the burn victim

Third or fourth degree burns

Difficulty breathing or airway burns

Smoke inhalation

Burns, who is accompanied by weakness, disease or uncontrolled pain

Make an appointment with your health care provider for:

Increased pain, swelling, redness or drainage in the area burned

Fever (over 100.4 F or 38 ° C)