I was burned on the face, and now my burns are blistering, but not painful. Do I have 1st or 2nd degree burns?

Question

I was making pancakes and when I tried to flip it, grease splashed my face. I'm using antibiotic cream and calendula. My burns are blistering, which means 2nd degree burn, but they stopped hurting about 1hr after the incedent so they can't be too bad. So what kind of burn do I have??? Also, how can I speed up the healing process? I have weird looking brown blotches and oozing blisters on my face!

I did talk to a doctor, don't worry!!!!!

That one about using Pam is so funny, because I DId use Pam, I just used a ridiculous amount I guess!!

Answer 1

As a firefighter and paramedic I can tell you without looking at your face, you have second degree burns. The blistering could potentially be damaging to your face.
You really should at least report to an emergency department. Facial Burns are nothing to mess with at all. A lot of facial burns I have seen often progressed to airway compromise just from a few small blisters.
Not to mention a few blisters can also lead to a person becoming dehydrated.
Here is how a second degree burn would be treated:

General Pointers
Use Narcotics intravenously (avoid intramuscular use)
Avoid antibiotics until infection occurs
Do not break Blisters
Do not cover burns with Silvadene if transporting
Obscures lesions for primary burn team
Burn team will apply Silvadene after their evaluation
Do not apply cold water


Management
Assess Inhalation injury
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Carboxyhemoglobin
Dive Chamber indicated for level >40
Assess Fluid status
Urine Output minimums
Adult: 30-50 cc per hour
Child: 1 cc per hour
Intravenous requirements for insensible loss
Administer 2-4 ml Ringers Lactate per kg per %BSA
Divide rehydration over 24 hours
Give 50% over first 8 hours since burn
Give second 50% over next 16 hours


Criteria for transfer to burn center
Age under 10 years or over 50 years
Second or third degree burn involving 10% BSA
All Other Ages
Second or third degree burn involving 20% BSA
Third degree burn involving 5% BSA
Any burns of high risk areas
Face
Eyes
Ears
Hands
Feet
Genitals
Electrical Burns
Inhalation injury

Answer 2

Seriously, you should probably have a doctor take a look to make sure the damage isn't worse than you think. These definitely sound like 2nd degree burns, and there isn't a whole lot you can do at this point but keep your face clean and dry. I believe there is a cream called Silvadene that is good for burns, but if the blisters have already started to weep, it's not good to put Silvadene on open sores. Over the next week or so, they'll dry out and start to heal, but it'll be a while before they're completely healed. Oh, and don't peel anything until it's ready to come off on its own; you could just expose more tissue and open yourself up for infection as well.

Answer 3

You have 2ND degree burns. With first degree you will have a red pink color / tone which would feel like a stinging sensation much like carpet burn / rope burn.
With 2ND, you have burned the second layer of skin which with any burn the body attempts to cool itself, in this case blistering. In time you will have some peeling as the blister dissipate and healing begins. Depending on the area of the burn, the treatment used, healing time will vary.

Answer 4

Definitely positively not 1st degree burn. 1st degree burn is so serious that even the nerves would be damage resulting in no pain.

Blistering is a distinguishing characteristic of second degree burns.

I included a source below that is helpful. It describes how to dress up blisters. If it still doesn't heal or still oozing pus(sign of infection), consult your doctor.

Answer 5

You have second degree burns. My Grandaddy used to grow aloe vera plants and if he got burned, he'd break off a leaf and use the real thing, right then and there. You may try that or purchase 100% pure aloe vera gel. The body has to heal in it's own time, I am afraid. You hang in there and watch for those pancakes.

Answer 6

Blisters mean it is a second degree burn facial burns like burns in hands needs hospitalization this is an emergency be careful.

Answer 7

Oh my goodness! Please go see your doctor. If you get a really good cream you can prevent scarring, if not you may end up with permanant scars. If you have no doctor, and absolutely can't. I would wait until it heals a little more and then start to use an over the counter scar treatment. For now, baby your skin and stay out of the sun. But really, you honestly should get that looked at.

Answer 8

Buy some vitamin E capsules, they have oil in them and when you put it on scars, sores, or injuries it will speed healing and lessen the prominence of the scars, will also lighten dark scars. But you need to apply at least twice a day to get a speedy recovery.

Answer 9

You had a 2nd degree burn

Answer 10

You have a minor 2nd degree burn. You might want to consult a doctor, to see if scaring can be minimized.