In most cases, you can treat a small first-degree burn at home. First, make absolutely sure you have a first-degree burn and not something more serious. A first-degree burn will be red, painful, and likely swollen, but will only affect the first layer of skin. If your burn goes deeper than the first layer, you [...]
Unlike a first- or second-degree burn that can heal in as little as a few weeks, a third-degree burn can require months of follow-up treatment. Below, we detail the treatment of 3rd degree burns as well as how to cover your burn and prevent scarring and infection. How do medical professionals treat third-degree burns? Emergency [...]
Infections are less likely with a small, minor first-degree burn than with a second-, third-, or fourth-degree burn. Regardless of the severity of your burn, you should take infections seriously. Infections in burn wounds can delay healing, increase scarring, and can even be life-threatening. They can lead to sepsis, a blood infection which can be [...]
Where you should get help for a burn depends upon the severity of the burn. You can treat some burns at home, while others require an appointment with your doctor or treatment at a hospital or burn center. What burns can I treat home? You can treat most first-degree burns at home. Home remedies like [...]
While many burns are serious, you do not need to go to the hospital for all of them. Below we discuss different types of burns and when to go to the hospital. First-degree burns: Should I go to the hospital? You can usually treat a first-degree burn at home. But there are a few cases [...]
Burns may heal faster covered. Burns need moisture and protection from the elements to heal. Covered burns retain moisture better, are protected, and often itch less, which may stop you from scratching, thus reducing risk of infection and further scarring. How should I cover a burn? There are two primary ways to cover a healing [...]
You can treat some small first-degree burns at home, but many burns require professional medical attention. We recommend that you see a doctor for every burn, regardless of how serious you believe it is. When does a burn need medical attention? The following are situations in which your burn needs medical attention: Second-degree Burns If [...]
Getting rid of a burn may refer to the injury healing and/or minimizing the appearance of scarring. Treatment exists that may help with either goal, though patients should always consult their doctor before starting any home or alternative treatment. Do burns go away on their own? Some minor burns will heal on their own without [...]
The amount you may recover depends on the extent of your injuries. Your family members may also be entitled to compensation, to the extent that your injury affected their relationship with you.
