Question

 Give differences between the following:
First degree burn and second degree burn.  

Answer 1

First degree burn

1. It effects the skinsoutermost layer.
2. It is less severe.
3. There are no blisters. Just redness and swelling.
4. This is also called a superficial bum.
5. They are dry.
6. They heal on their own in a week or so.
7. Example: Ordinary sunburn.

Second degree burn

1. It effects epidermis and dermis of the skin.
2. It is more severe and painful.
3. The skin becomes red and has blisters.
4. This is also called as partial thickness bum.
5. They are moist.
6. They might need medical attention and heal in 2-3 weeks.
7. Example: Blisters formed by hot oil accidentally.