treatment of a second degree burn at home?

Question

how do i treat a second degree burn at home? ive seen doctors and they want me to go to a burn specialist. is that really necessary? the burn is on my left wrist

Answer 1

2nd degree burns can get infected and cause life threating problems. They need to be kept clean and dry. More information here: http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Second_Degree_Burn.asp

Answer 2

The medical community no longer uses degrees for burns, its now referred to by depth (superficial, partial thickness and full thickness). To be honest, home remedies don't work and are dangerous. People underestimate the seriousness of a burn and then I get called. It is important to treat a burn properly to avoid complications. Unfortunately proper medical attention is necessary. The swelling you are experiencing is a sign that your body is entering burn shock. When you suffer a burn, it begins to compensate to the injury. Vessels and tissues can be damaged. When the vessels become damaged, the begin to leak fluid. This fluid has no where to go so it collects in the empty space under the skin. This is what causes the swelling (edema) you are seeing. Healthy skin can only expand so far. If more fluid leaks out the skin reaches a point where it can no longer expand. More fluid continues to seep out, the skin can't expand so the fluid begins to push on the healthy vessels. In your thigh you have your femoral artery which can become compromised. Potential risks include: loss of blood flow to your leg resulting in gang green, infection, embolism, etc. These risks can be fatal. I understand your burn is small and you don't have health insurance, however you really need to be seen. Medical clinics often offer programs to assist you with paying for your care as do hospitals. You might also have free clinics in your area. My professional opinion is it is unlikely that you will have serious complications as a result of not seeking care (though it is possible). However, I strongly feel that without proper care you will likely have scaring and a prolonged healing time.

Answer 3

If the doctors say go to a burn specialist then listen to them. You dont want to be left with scars or infection. Also, your wrist is always moving and that could affect the healing process.

Answer 4

Maybe maybe not.

I'd always go with what a doctor says.

But to treat at home keep it wrapped and apply some sort of burn gel frequently. Keep steral bandages on it, as bad burns get easily infected.

If it starts to smell bad, or turns black, or gets any worse over the course of a few days, you need to get to a doctor right away or you could loose your arm. Burns can become infected and not heal. This leads to things like gang grene.

Answer 5

I would just put ice on it and a little neosorine. A second degree burn is not that bad. They also have burn medicine (over the counter) Did you get the oven? That happens to me all the time.

Answer 6

oh boy...if they want you to go to a burn specialist better do it. If money is a problem you can try to care for it at home, depending on the extent and depth of the burn. Daily dressing changes, SCRUPULOUS cleanliness/sterility, use of silvadene or related products.

Answer 7

Yes it is, if they have told you that is necessary then please do so, they dont tell you these things for fun.....if it was a minor burn, it would be a different story....but 2nd and 3rd degree burns can leave some quite deep scarring, where you may need a skin graft.....please do as your doctor asks....

Answer 8

gel from an aleo vera plant is the best thing for burns or any skin condition http://www.americanaloeproduce.com

Answer 9

I find petroleum jelly, (vaseline), to work wonders for many
things. It keeps the flesh moist, and still open to the air so
things can heal.