Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give differences between the following: First degree burn and second degree burn
Distinguish Between
Solution
| First degree burn | Second degree burn |
| It effects the skins outermost layer. | It effects epidermis and dermis of the skin. |
| It is less severe. | It is more severe and painful. |
| There are no blisters. Just redness and swelling. | The skin becomes red and has blisters. |
| This is also called a superficial burn. | This is also called as partial thickness burn. |
| They are dry. | They are moist. |
| They heal on their own in a week or so. | They might need medical attention and heal in 2-3 weeks. |
| Example: Ordinary sunburn. | Example: Blisters formed by hot oil accidentally |
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F).
AIDS is caused by a fungus.
Define the following:
Malnutrition
Organism which causes malaria
What are deficiency diseases?
Mention the food constituents which may be lacking in one’s diet, in case of the following:
A child having rickets.
Why should we not eat polished rice?
Multiple choice questions. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Which of the following diseases is spread through coughing and sneezing?
Define the following: Vaccine
Give two examples for each of the following
Non-infectious diseases
______ is defined as physical, mental and social well-being and comfort.
