| | Conditions Treatments | Burns
What are the different degrees of burns?
First-degree burns:
- Skin is red, dry, and painful
- No blisters form
- Heals in 7-10 days
Second-degree burns:
- Skin is red, swollen, and blistered
- Blisters may break and ooze fluid
- Heals in 2-3 weeks
Third-degree burns:
- Skin is white or charred
- May be numb or have a leathery texture
- Requires medical treatment and may result in scarring
Fourth-degree burns:
- Involve damage to all layers of the skin and underlying tissue
- May damage muscles, tendons, and bones
- Require immediate medical treatment and may result in amputation