When does a burn need medical attention?
Any burn requies treatment and attention.
What types of burns are there?
Burn severity is measured in degrees:
- First degree: minor skin damage to the outer layer of skin.
- Second degree: damage to the first and second layers of skin. Blistering and increase pain are associated with second degree burns.
- Third degree: beyond the second layer of skin. Often the skin cannot heal on its own with third degree burns.
How do I treat burns?
Cool water and bandaging is usually sufficient for first degree burns. Sometimes application of pure aloe is helpful in speeding recovery.