What is a second degree burn?

Second-degree burns are deep burns that damage the dermis layer of the skin.

Most second-degree burns are skin surface injuries caused by flames, high-temperature solids or strong radiant heat. Second-degree burns can also be divided into 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns. First-degree burns are usually milder, while second-degree and third-degree burns are deeper. Many small blisters will appear on the skin surface, and the bottom of the blisters is usually red or white, filled with clear and sticky liquid. They become more sensitive when touched and turn white when pressed. This is a burn left over from damaging the dermis during the burn process. For some people, the injured area is relatively large and the healing speed is relatively slow. Large scar tissue may be left behind, and the skin in the burned area will be wrinkled and deformed, and even its function may be affected.

After a burn occurs, you can first use cold water to rinse the burned area and the burned area. This can lower the skin surface temperature, avoid worsening burn symptoms, and reduce the pain caused by the burn. For those with more serious symptoms, you need to go to the hospital in time to clean the wound. You can also use skin grafting to quickly help the skin recover. During the treatment process, attention must be paid to hygiene to avoid infection.