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Overview
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Burn type differentiation
Information:
Question:
What is the difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns?
Answer:
See burns for more details and first aid information.- First-degree: red skin, mild swelling, some pain
- Second-degree: red skin with blisters that may open and ooze clear fluid, very painful
- Third-degree: both layers of skin are destroyed, skin appears brown or charred, can be either extremely painful or painless (if the nerves have been damaged)
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