What do burns look like when they heal?

First degree burns:

* Appear red, swollen, and mildly painful

* Heal in about 7-10 days

* May peel

Second degree burns

* Appear red, swollen, blistered, and very painful

* Heal in about 2-3 weeks

* May leave a temporary scar

Third degree burns:

* Appear white or charred

* Extremely painful or painless when nerve damage is present

* Take several weeks to months or years to heal

* Always leave a scar

Fourth degree burns:

* Involve damage to all layers of the skin, muscles, tendons, and even bones

* Appear black and leathery

* Extremely painful or painless when nerve damage is present

* Take several weeks to months or years to heal

* Always leave a scar