Second Degree Burn Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is second degree burn?
Second degree burns affect both the epidermis (first layer of the skin) and the second layer of skin (dermis). It may cause severe pain, swelling, blisters and scarring. In modern medicine, these burns are now referred to as "partial thickness" burns.
Symptoms of second degree burn
Suffered a burn
Skin abnormality
Easily-broken hair over the patch of burned skin
Blisters
Questions your doctor may ask to check for second degree burn
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose second degree burn
Did you sustain any burns?
Do you have any skin problems?
In the area that was burnt, does the hair break off easily?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Treatment for second degree burn
Second-degree (or partial thickness) burns may be treated with antibiotic ointments or other creams or ointments to prevent infection and reduce the risk of scarring. First aid measures involve immersing the affected area in cool water or using a cool compress for 10 or 15 minutes. Applying ice should be avoided as it can worsen pain and damage.
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References
Blome-Eberwein SA, Amani H, Lozano DD, Gogal C, Boorse D, Pagella P. A bio-degradable synthetic membrane to treat superficial and deep second degree burn wounds in adults and children - 4 year experience. Burns. 2021 Jun;47(4):838-846. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2020.08.008. Epub 2020 Aug 29. PMID: 33293155.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305417920305076?via%3Dihub
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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