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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is third degree burn?
Third degree burns, or full-thickness burns, are burns that destroy the skin and may damage the underlying tissue. They are more severe than first or second degree burns and always require immediate medical care.
Symptoms related to third degree burn
Suffered a burn
Skin abnormality
Easily-broken hair over the patch of burned skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for third degree burn
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose third 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?
Treatment for third degree burn
Immediate medical care in a hospital is required. 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, painkillers and antibiotics are administered. Antibiotic ointments or creams are applied. Skin grafting and reconstruction may be required.
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References
Jiji S, Udhayakumar S, Rose C, Muralidharan C, Kadirvelu K. Thymol enriched bacterial cellulose hydrogel as effective material for third degree burn wound repair. Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Feb 1;122:452-460. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.192. Epub 2018 Oct 29. PMID: 30385344.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813018350037?via%3Dihub
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