What type of burn?

Feb 27, 2014

Christy W.

Hi I'm christy. I burnt my hand today and it was really red and swollen. It is now only swollen on one part and is kind of blotchy. Does anyone know if this is first or second degree burn and will it blister? And answers asap would help a lot :)

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

A first degree burn will be red and painful, it will peel off in a day or so.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

A second degree burn hurts more than a first degree and blisters, the third degree burn is the least painful cuz of nerve damage.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

How many houra have passed since the burn?

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

*hours

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

And blisters are the usual indication of a second degree burn. Do you observe any different layers of skin forming? or separation of skin on the burn? If yes, its a second degree burn and it will blister.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

In a first degree burn the outermost skin layer is not destroyed and its capable of functioning.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

Sorry about so many posts I get panicky about burns, mum is a doctor who handles emergency and ever since I was small I have seen lotsa burns, they need immediate attention. The best would be if you could get sone medical assistance.

Feb 27, 2014

Bekah S.

I think it is a first degree/on the verge of second listen to Ame V. She knows what she's talking about lol.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

You're welcome ladies! Any kind of emergency help please feel free to ask. I am really hoping Christy W. got some medical help.

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

And thank you both for kind words, following.  =)

Feb 27, 2014

Christy W.

I had done it about 10 hrs ago by now and is still blothchy, swollen but now have white kinda patches in 2 areas but no blisters. Thank you so much for the feedback was super helpful :)

Feb 27, 2014

Ame S.

Oh thank goodness! So glad to know you're fine! Did you seek any medical assistance? Have you applied anything soothing on the burn?