![]() ‘Don’t pop any blisters,’ says Dr Ramskill. They form over a burnt area of skin to protect it. What’s a burn blister?Ī burn blister is a separation between layers of your skin that contains a clear fluid called serum. This is very serious and always requires urgent medical attention.īurns can also be categorised based on the cause: thermal burns, radiation burns, chemical burns or electrical burns. ‘Not being able to feel your burn suggests the deepest layers of your skin have been affected and your nerve endings have been damaged by the heat,’ says Dr Ramskill. ![]() The skin might look white, grey or charred and black. This affects all three layers of the skin, including the deepest layer (the hypodermis). Full-thickness (third-degree and fourth-degree burns) These burns extend even deeper into the dermis, and they may not be as painful. Deep partial-thickness (second-degree burn) These burns are usually very painful and typically form blisters within 24 hours. Superficial partial-thickness (second-degree burn)Ī burn that affects the epidermis and extends into the superficial dermis. Red and painful skin can be scary, but this is usually a sign that the burn hasn’t gone very deep into the tissues. These look red and feel dry, but don’t form blisters. ![]() What are the different types of burns? Superficial (first-degree burn)Ī burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). You need reassurance that it’s OK to treat your burn at home.When should I speak to a doctor about a burn or scald?Įven if you don’t need emergency care after burning yourself, it can be a good idea to make an appointment to see a doctor or nurse if: If you or someone else has been burnt and is bleeding, having trouble breathing or is going into shock, call 999. You have a serious medical condition like HIV, cancer, diabetes, or heart, lung or liver disease.You have other injuries or have lost blood.You’ve had a chemical or electrical burn.The burns are on your face, genitals, hands, arms, feet or legs and cause blisters.When should I go to A&E with a burn or scald? Show the doctors the photo in A&E so they know how to treat it. If you have a chemical burn, take a photo of the chemical.Covering the burn in creams may slow the cooling process. If you’ve had a large or severe burn, ice can lower your body temperature too far and potentially cause hypothermia. Burning your skin may expose deeper layers that are more sensitive to cold temperatures. Never use ice or ice-cold water to cool a burn.There are a few other points to remember: ![]() Go to A&E for any burns to the eyes and face If your face or eyes are burnt, sit up for as long as possible.Go to A&E if the burn is larger than your hand Wrap up in a blanket while you’re cooling the burn to prevent hypothermia. Hold it under cool, running water for at least 20 minutes Don’t remove anything that’s stuck to the skin, as this could cause more damage Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt skin.Move as quickly and as safely as possible ‘The difference between burns and scalds is that scalds are caused by wet things like boiling water in a kettle, and burns are caused by dry heat, like from an iron or flame,’ explains Dr Nikki Ramskill, a Livi GP. They can be painful and frightening, though the majority of burns are mild and can be treated at home or with the help of a pharmacist or doctor. Burns and scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat.
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