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“HOT SPOTS” TYPES OF BURNS Burns are classified by depth and they may be first, second or third degrees. First Degree Burns (Superficial Burns) First-degree burns are red and very sensitive to touch, and the skin will appear blanched when light pressure is applied. First-degree burns involve minimal tissue damage and they involve the epidermis (skin surface). These burns affect the outer-layer of skin causing pain, redness and swelling. Sunburn is a good example of a first-degree burn. Symptoms 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Redness Swelling Pain Peeling skin Shock (pale, clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips and finger nails) White or charred skin Second Degree Burns (Partial Thickness Burns) Second-degree burns affect both the outer-layer (epidermis) and the under lying layer of skin (dermis) causing redness, pain, swelling and blisters. These burns often affect sweat glands, and hair follicles. If a deep second-degree burn is not properly treated, swelling and decreased blood flow in the tissue can result in the burn becoming a third-degree burn. 236 North 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-969-3930 www.burnprevention.org www.homesafehome.org Email: [email protected] Facebook Keyword: “Burn Prevention Network” www.homesafehome.org “HOT SPOTS” TYPES OF BURNS Symptoms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. Redness Swelling Pain Peeling skin Blisters Shock (pale, clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips and finger nails) White or charred skin Third Degree Burns (Full Thickness) Third-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, causing charring of skin or a translucent white color, with coagulated vessels visible just below the skin surface. These burn areas may be numb, but the person may complain of pain. This pain is usually because of seconddegree burns. Healing from third-degree burns is very slow due the skin tissue and structures being destroyed. Third-degree burns usually require skin grafting and can result in extensive scarring. Symptoms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Redness Swelling Numbness Peeling skin Shock (pale, clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips and finger nails) Blackened, white, or charred skin Please also see our “First Aid for Burns” Hot Spots fact sheet for more information on how to treat various types of burns. 236 North 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-969-3930 www.burnprevention.org www.homesafehome.org Email: [email protected] Facebook Keyword: “Burn Prevention Network” www.homesafehome.org PAGE 2
