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A burn
Rashes
Hair is fragile and breaks easily in the area of the burn
Back burned
There is a sore
Knee burn
Sores on neck
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What is Third Degree Burn?
Third degree burns, or full-thickness burns, are burns that destroy the skin and might damage the underlying tissue. They are more severe than first or second degree burns and always need immediate medical care.
Typical Symptoms of Third Degree Burn
- Suffered a burn
- Unable to, or have difficulty feeling pain
- Easily-broken hair over the patch of burned skin
- Size of burnt area is smaller than my palm
- Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
- Affected area is warm to touch
- Skin problem in an area that was exposed to a heater or warming device for a long time
- Skin problem of the legs, in the area between thigh and ankle
Diagnostic Questions for Third Degree Burn
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Did you sustain any burns?
- Do you have trouble feeling pain?
- In the area that was burnt, does the hair break off easily?
- Is the burn smaller than your palm?
- Are there black, blue, or brown spots on your skin? (Including moles)
Treatment of Third Degree Burn
Immediate medical care in a hospital is necessary. Treatment depends on the extent and location of the burns. Cleaning and removing dead skin and tissue from the burned area is required. Intravenous (IV) fluids containing electrolytes, pain medications, and antibiotics may be administered. Antibiotic ointments or creams are applied. Skin grafting and reconstruction might be required.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
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. |
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Feb 19, 2025
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