Why do 1st degree burns itch?

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Why do 1st degree burns itch?

2006-06-21 06:24:45 · 4 answers · asked by rkadiwar 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

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The skin is growing back.

2006-06-21 07:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Her Majesty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

First degree burns only affect the very top layer of skin - where all the nerve endings are. If you have a deeper burn, you actually burn away the nerve endings, hence a third degree burn has minimal pain.

While the burn is healing, the itching will occur. The nerve endings are starting to grow back, but are also irritated.

2006-06-21 21:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by nolhtairt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The itch is the healing process taking place

2006-06-21 13:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by kathleenmarie519 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they are itching because the skin is trying to heal itself.

2006-06-21 13:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by rankobudgie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋