Serious Burns

Some of the worst skin conditions and definetly the most pain are burns. While they range in severity and despite how mild or severe they should be cared for properly. But how do you know when the burn is severe enough to seek medical attention? Today we'll go over types of burns and thier treatments. Burns occur when skin comes in contact with heat, radiation, electricity or other chemicals. Burns are extremely dangerous and very painful.They can cause a severe damage and create scarring. Burns are caused by any hot object or a chemical. Fire, hot liquids, electricity and chemicals ar are few of the culprits.. Burns are classified in 4 degrees of severity: A first degree burn. First degree burns are minor burns which only damage the upper most layer of the skin. They produce pinkish to red color marks on the skin and their symptoms may include swelling, tenderness of skin and discomfort pain. They are caused by the brief contact of skin with steam, any hot liquid or flame. Although the first degree burns are minor burns, they should be taken care of. They heal by themselves within a period of some days. As soon as the skin gets burned it should be put in cold water. It is better not to apply any ointment on these burns as they heal by themselves. But if they are a bit more serious and cause more swelling than a mild ointment can be applied. Second Degree Burns The second degree burns are more severe than the first degree burns and involve the damage of not only the epidermis of the skin but also the second layer of the skin. They cause listers and red marks on the skin. They also cause scars and swelling of the skin that is painful. Second degree burns are caused by skin exposure to hot liquids ot flames. They require a proper treatment. As soon as the skin is burnt it should be immediately treated with cold water then an ointment must be applied. If the burns are serious you should see a doctor immediately. A Third Degree Burn. Third degree burns, if left untreated they can become serious wounds causing a severe damage to the skin. Often the burnt wounds rot from the inside and they become fungally infected. It is very important to treat these burns at the right time. Fourth Degree Burns Fourth degree burns are the most dangerous type of burns. They destroy the epidermis and the dermis but they completely destroy and damage the entire skin also reaching into the internal parts of the body. They leave the skin blackened or white. They destroy and deform the bones. Some First Aid Tips For Burns In most cases burns are not painful because the destroy the pain receptors of the skin along with a lot of other things.These burns also leave behind permanent marks which can only be removed by plastic surgery.The person who gets injured must be immediately taken to a hospital. Chemical Burns Chemical burns are the burns that are caused by chemicals. The most important agents causing the chemical burns are hot boiling acids. Other agents involve some certain disinfectants and drain cleaners containing acids. They too require proper medication and attention. Unlike burns caused by a flame, the burns that are caused by chemicals penetrate deep into the skin and can cause more serious wounds with blisters and rashes. These wounds are deep and usually oral medications are also taken to avoid internal blisters.