Treating Burns

Burn treatment varies from case to case. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need to apply different healing techniques. Because of this, it is important for you to be able to recognize the symptoms and characteristics of different burns types. You should also be aware of at-home treatments, and you should be able to recognize when to seek professional medical help, as well.

First and Second Degree Burns

First degree burns are relatively common. You may suffer one if you accidentally and briefly touch a hot surface or pan, for example. They cause no blistering or breakage of the skin. Instead, they result in redness and pain, which may be alleviated by holding the injury under cool water, applying salves or creams, and taking over-the-counter painkillers.

Second degree burns, like first degree burns, often require no professional medical attention. They are more serious than first degree burns, however, and are characterized by blistering alongside the pain and redness. Minor and less extensive burns can be treated in the manner outlined above (for 1st degree injuries).

Third Degree Burns

Third degree burns are very serious and can even be deadly. Because of this, it is very important for you to seek professional medical attention immediately if you have suffered a third degree burn.

Third degree burns affect all layers of the skin. They can even reach the bones and organs underneath, if they are bad enough. These injuries are characterized by charring and a white color, and the burned skin may be numb to the touch. They can also cause shock, so victim may need shock, as well as burn, treatment.

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Effectively treating burns can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with the appropriate medical techniques. To learn more about home burn care or seeking outside treatment, contact the burn and explosion attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® today at 800-242-2874.