Second Degree Burns: How to cope with it successfully

Second Degree Burns: How to cope with it successfully One of the worst kind of wounds that a person has to deal with is a Second Degree Burn. Prolonged contact with scalding liquids, hot surfaces, radiation, electrocution or even over exposure to sun can... More

Second Degree Burns: How to cope with it successfully One of the worst kind of wounds that a person has to deal with is a Second Degree Burn. Prolonged contact with scalding liquids, hot surfaces, radiation, electrocution or even over exposure to sun can cause these. They affect the entire top layer of the skin and a part of the underlying tissue as well, that is why they are also known as partial thickness wounds. . They are very painful and take at least a few weeks to heal. Here is some important information to help you deal with them. Guide to treatment and management:  A Second Degree Burns is characterized by blisters, pain, redness and swelling. The blister will dry up by itself and it should never be burst. Doing this will delay the healing and increase the risk of infection.  Cool the area gently under cool (not cold) water for a few minutes. Never use ice, as it will exacerbate the damage by abrading the skin Do not use any cream, ointments or even bandages without Less